Our investigations, supported by reports from certified structural engineers and multiple masonry and window technicians, have identified defective masonry work as the root cause.

Somebody wanting to sue for you backing out of a bad deal or accusing you of selling them a property with defects like unknown termite damage).

Tenant agrees to pay all expenses associated with clearing all drains of any and all stoppages except those that the plumber, who is called to clear the stoppage, will attest to in writing were caused by defective plumbing, tree roots, or act of God.

THATS how you add the value, by repairing the defects, kicking out squatters, painting over spraypaint etc.

There are lockable thermostats for commercial use, but I can't see that working in a rental.I think the main issue will always be that any thermostat that you can set a minimum temperature in will always be susceptible to this fail safe failing, due to the possibility the tenant could change it on purpose or on accident.I'd hope in a 4 plex as long as there is no building defect to the thermal envelope that it would be difficult for one units pipes to freeze as long as the other units were occupied, seeing as they share some common walls/ceilings.

I don't trust any FPE panels as besides the breakers being defective the busbars themselves have also been known to cause fires because they used a screw that was undersized to attach the busbar.

Work with your lender on going back to the appraiser, noting material defects with the report, and also pushing back on the comparables that they used.

The color we use is called Shoji White and it is maybe a hair darker than an antique white - enough color on the wall that white trim pops against it but light enough that it hides wall defects and touch ups are simple.

Foundation repair is a major defect.

5) I see a lot more lawsuits against Sellers for misrepresentation, and hiding material defects.