Right now, I have a friend who is considering adding a half bath to his first floor by removing a closet w/o a permit and I am really trying to convince him not to. 

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

@Denise Evans does this mean demolition nuisance liens are removed after 20 years and the tax deed will not have any liens ties to it if purchased? 

. $400 for a 2-day rental of an 11-yard dumpster might seem high, but it’s important to consider what’s included (delivery, pickup, disposal fees) and whether there are any weight limits.Alternative Options:Bagster Bags: These are large, disposable bags that you fill with debris and arrange for pickup.Junk Removal Services: Some companies specialize in hauling away specific types of debris.

Check everything like handrail on the interior stairs to make sure none of the brackets are broken, loose electrical sockets etc.It will depend on the age and condition of the house.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

At that point, I believe I would have 20% equity and I could then go ahead and can refinance to remove the insurance fee.

We have several options to minimize squatters and breakins to steal mechanicals:1) Remove Mechanicals (so can't be stolen), install ArmorGuard doorjamb reinforcement to make it harder to kick in doors and use double-key deadbolts so entry thru a window still doesn't allow opening of a door for greater access.2) Install DAWGS which are metal screens that replace doors and cover windows to deter entry.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

However, the space is considered non habitable if the oven/ stove is removed and the gas line is capped.