I am sure a Thumbtack PM works great when something legal goes down lol.

Wise lenders have borrowers sign legal agreements and have them provide collateral that is worth more than the amount of the loan in case the borrower doesn't make the promised payments on the loan.

While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

@Tom OchiengI would reach out to a real estate attorney for specific advice on this situation since you already have one tenant who is being difficult.On a side note, when I have inherited tenants, I have been most successful when I have provided longer non-renewal notices, like 60-90 days, and offered to assist with moving costs.

Do you include specific clauses in each of your subject to deals spelling out exactly how insurance on the property will be handled?

Ambulance chasing attorneys know their way around and can legally navigate around Insurance Policies.

It couldn't hurt to call a couple attorneys right away to see what they say in terms of cost and suggestions for dealing with this quickly.In terms of mitigating any legal issues with your tenant be sure you are documenting every conversation you have had with the HOA in terms of asking them to make the necessary repairs.

In this case, she had no right to the common area and no legal standing for a lawsuit.

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.

No legal advice here, other than get good legal counsel on those two matters.