If often more that they are abandanoning the property to the government because there is some type of constraint, i.e. there is a street light oddly placed in the middle front part of the parcel, there is a creek or wash (which means environmental permits would be needed), there is lack of true legal access, zoning problems, etc. 

Tenants frequently do not take good care of the properties, and the government requires certain standards for the condition of the units.

Of course, if the reporting tenant is overly sensitive or has unrealistic expectations of social interaction, then the credibility of the report may be low. 

Sadly, while the government of Puerto Rico is quasi bankrupt and therefore has little money to promote tourism or invest in the necessary tourism infrastructure, the Dominican Republic is constantly investing large amounts of money in those two areas.

Account Closed Especially since you've done a deal already - I find it effective to have a credibility kit of some sort.

Personally this is the way I think governments should implement these regulations.

Build your credibility and track record while networking with other investors.

@Maureen M.Working with the local government can be a pain, as you are finding out.

In Texas, evicting a tenant is governed by Texas Property Code section 24 that a landlord must follow.

Those would provide some safe harbor since they are government issued docs