If you want to prevent 90%+ of dog attacks, ban intact males, multiple dogs, and being off leash.

One could credit the remaining folks for the deposit on file and return just the leaving tenant pro rata, but then you need a small check from the remaining tenants anyway to get the full deposit, and you never know how they have allocated or paid the deposit (or even if they are on good terms), and you rely on the kindness of strangers to return it to the leaving guy (so he does not ask you for it later).Either way, make sure it is crystal clear and communicated (I communicate it multiple times) to ensure a smooth transition and prevent problems; that may be key, get the fuzziness out and make sure no feathers are ruffled.

We understand KCMO is next.SEE YOUR ATTACHMENT: THE CITY DETAILED PLAN .YOU NEED TO SHOW UP AT THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 6th at 5:30PM TO PREVENT ITS PASSAGE!!!

How do you prevent this from happening?

Make sure it's structured right with an attorney to prevent that from happening?

Is there a way to validate info like back taxes, liens, other issues that may be attached to the property that would prevent me from taking over?

I have a pressure test scheduled for next week, so hopefully we get to the root of the issue.

if so, i would dig next to it to see how deep it is, it needs to be at least 18" to 24" deep, this is a barrier that keeps it from spreading past that. you will also just want to check for off shoots/ roots that may be going over the barrier, just trim them back. if the barrier is that deep and you keep the off shoots back you will be fine.

Meaning, send a letter to everyone involved in this property of intent to refuse to sell, or hire a building inspector to find faults, or other such actions to delay or prevent a sale?

Some towns have brutal rent control ordinances that can prevent you from increasing your annual rents.