I know people say its block to block in many of these cities but I have seen perfectly good blocks go Pear shape.. what was a good block 3 years ago is now infested with bad actors and the block goes down hill and your rental goes with it. 

Candi Perrotta unfortunately you’re likely out whatever money you gave them.

The first guy who runs out from behind a desk when you enter the bank carrying a bowl of candy is not the guy you want to deal with.  

There is never a discussion of bad actor scenario.  

There are bad actors in all walks of life. 

One reason for that that had not yet been mentioned is "shrinkage" (AKA shoplifting / product loss).I recall walking down the aisles of more than one supermarket in such neighborhoods and seeing young children feeding themselves - cereal from freshly opened boxes, candy, fruit, etc.

Landlords and tenants do have to be all stiff business actors, but with some you do.So, the question too, do you get gifts for your tenants?

@Allen HarrisThey are trained TV actors and salespeople. 

The fraud can be based on anything you say or do which lead someone to act or fail to act thereby causing them damages.

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