It may require a Board Resolution, a vote and approval by majority of the church members, etc. 

I had set a New Year's Resolution that year that I wanted to purchase a home.

If you can speak "bluntly" about awkward topics, and then make sure you both have the same understanding of the problem, many times people will come up with their own resolution and you can "fix" little problems before they become big problems.

@Russell Holmes My post is a question trying get a resolution.

Not ideal on how long it has taken to finish this project and holding costs, but ended with an amicable resolution and will hopefully have the project wrapped in the next couple of weeks.Thanks again for your replies and best regards to both of you.

Pay partial rent NOW if the landlord will accept it and let him know when the remaining will be paid - and let him/her know that you're seeking a more permanent resolution so this doesn't happen again. 

It might include a note, mortgage, personal guaranty(s), borrower affidavit and resolution to borrow (if you're loaning to a business entity). 

Hope you find the resolution that works for you 

My toilets have Fluidmaster guts, so they will only run if a flapper isn't seating; train tenants to be alert to this, and to wiggle the handle as a temporary resolution until you replace the flapper.And while you are living there, you can figure out what is a normal water usage and what is excessive, so don't get hung up on the water.If you look at properties that you will occupy as if you aren't going to occupy them, you will probably eliminate many from consideration.

They'll get the message and leave.Problem: In many (probably most) jurisdictions, that's illegal and when they sue you with their no-cost tenant advocates, the housing court will eat you alive.Here's my suggestion for a New Year's resolution - if you're going to offer advice on the forums, either be sure that you know what you're talking about, or disclaim it like I often do by stating something like "the law may be different in your state, but here in Maine, you can/can't do XYZ.