At some point I want to build a 5000sf metal building to work out of instead of renting.

Less than 2 percent of Americans own physical precious metals gold and silver. 2.

Because if the mechanicals need protection from the locals, the renters must feel the need for protection from them also.Just my 2 cents. the issue with dogs is the windows are removed and the metal window coverings have holes in them to allow circulation. so in the winter in Chicago its freezing in those houses so they have to use portable lights and portable heaters to work inside.. its truly a shame that its come to this for rehabbers and builders..

Quote from @Treasure Soe: Any suggestions or ideas to convince the landlords for arbitration proposal?

The only exception is if a tenant fails to provide a written forwarding address: landlords then need not return security deposits or provide a notice of damages until fifteen (15) days after receipt of a forwarding address in writing.Option 2 is to just send it to the last known address and for to ask the post office to please forward it to the correct address.If you ultimately cannot mail the payment or they do not cash the check, you will need to eventually send the money to unclaimed property:"Unclaimed property is held by the Treasurer until the rightful owner comes forward to claim it.

They decided to replace the entire 50 year shingles that were only 4 years old and replaced it with a metal roof. 

The state of OH took 90% of the back yard of the house across the street (nearest the highway) for widening - they have since put up a giant ugly metal barrier right in their backyard.

If it is some kind of big deal like it is an old metal barn eyesore on a downtown city block undergoing revitalization and you're going to build a $10mil apartment building on it, if you can get the land...hey hey maybe the powers that be might negotiate something with you, with perhaps a promise you won't fight value for 10 years or something like that. 

Great point by Steve BabiakAs a RE investor, I keep the sites for all of the county Assessors, Treasurers and Records Clerks in my area of interest bookmarked.

We are long tangible assets: RE, Metals, Commodities.