I'm not a lawyer, just a long-time real estate investors.The protection order likely prevents the husband from being within XXX feet of his wife.

@Tori Roy, I can’t point you to the court records, but I remember learning that anti-trust laws prevent NAR from limiting MLS access to Realtors.I think the solution for you is a no-frills, no-desk-fee broker plus signing up for your local MLS without joining the Realtor board attached to it.I’d suggest doing a little googling, then calling your local Realtor board and inquiring (dare I say “badgering”) them about buying MLS access without joining.Good luck!

This is an effort to prevent another disaster like the Surfside Tower collapse in 2021 that killed 100 people.

@Khalid Bryan another option if not affordable rental properties is if you would like to try the BRRR method I would look for properties that are not moving ready or maybe the condition prevents them for qualifying for an FHA loan or low down conventional loan, and do the necessary repairs to make it safe to live in clean and fresh.

@Feras Saffar-there is nothing you can put in a lease that can prevent everything bad from happening-if you screen for high quality tenants that can help-yes, you will experience turnovers that exceed the cost of the security deposit. 

There are slumlords that do the cheapest options, and I say--look for the ones that do bandaids vs. fixing a problem, and be willing to pay more for a well maintained one as that seller knows the value of a well maintained home will prevent a lot of the problems!

He brought me $500 in bills for leveling spacers and thinset and redguard/crack prevention.

We can make rules and laws, but can’t prevent people from breaking them.  

This code is designed to prevent swimming pool accidents."

It may prevent them from qualifying for another rental, a home loan, car loan, credit card, etc.