Hello fellow landlords,The properties in question are in a market that although it is not cheap, it draws lots of money-cautious tenants. I am foreseeing a bit of a push back or even turned-off potentially decent tena...

She's been stuck with the city process and wanted some advice about how to get her plans approved.

Legal and Regulatory HurdlesReal estate transactions involve legal complexities that can overwhelm newcomers.Solution: Learn about legal requirements early on and seek professional advice when needed.

., property management companies aren’t legally required to carry general liability insurance, but it’s highly recommended for protection against bodily injury or property damage claims.

My latest blog - linked here  "UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA'S EVICTION PROCESS AND LAWS"  provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal requirements, timelines, and steps involved with Evictions in Florida.

A PMC cannot risk a ticket or lawsuit because an owner takes too long to approve an emergency.You do have the right to be frustrated that you weren't informed about the repair as it was being done.Suggest you discuss with your PMC and see what they say. 

One more thing I should address:  Installing cameras inside of a residence with other tenants can be a HUGE legal violation.  

In Texas, as a licensed agent, you’re generally required to use TREC-approved forms for real estate transactions unless an exception applies, like (I believe) leases longer than 1 year or where no TREC form exists.

Usually it's because an owner didn't take our security advice or waited to long to approve and/or send funds.

Q2 is most important: If the mortgaage is upside down, it would have to be an approved short sale and that could take a very long time to rectify.