There're enough reasons to hold an opposite opinion, too - the one your CPA holds.

I’d fight tooth and nail also.

Thanks Nikia, if say the septic leaked, do you have liability on things like environmental damage or health issues?

- central location - Sunny days- No natural disasters or man-made for that matter- great public transportation - revitalization of Downtown and a burgeoning Arts District- terrific Airport- excellent health care options- moreIts a sellers market everywhere.

Trying to figure out how bad small mold growth can affect tenant health and see if the cost is justifiable. 

Ours (Green Remodeling) was not expecting the city to go through it with such a fine tooth comb.

If the issue is purely cosmetic, then hell no.....not a chance.You are supplying a livable unit for them....on the VOUCHER program....you aren't building them their dream home.Do this and prepare for the flood gates of other things they want to upgrade to make the place nicer....Unless there is a safety or health issue, they can pound sand or move somewhere else....at which time if you want to upgrade the floors and up the rent, then go for it....DO NOT DO IT....

I'll be managing it myself and I know they have to do calculations that would be in a sense worst-case to accommodate another owner (like the bank) who may have to hire a mgmt company but to get the best valuation possible I was hoping there may be some wiggle room there too. The

Any and all of those could be health and safety issues and could stop a section one clearance, rendering the home not financeable by traditional means.

I'm a health care independent contractor, with an open ended contract in San Joaquin county, CA.