As for the painting, put it in writing that she is not allowed to do that and she will be charged to have it repainted when she leaves. 

My cleaner doesn't charge extra for dogs.

HI @Jyotin GautamShort answer is no in Texas Long answer according to the Texas Real Estate Commission " Under the amended rule, a broker could give an unlicensed person a gift of merchandise having a value of no more than $50 and this would not subject the unlicensed recipient to a charge of unauthorized practice as a broker, nor result in a violation of TREC rules by the broker giving the nominal gift."

Having a "legitimate" management company not only helps me operate efficiently but also looks good when presenting to lenders and potential partners.

Is the demand is so high that they get to charge fantastic prices? 

It’s like the BS facility fee, or resort charge, hotels use.

Not saying you have to charge him market rate, just be careful what you're charging. 2.

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We just got hit hard by Hurricane Helene, and now Milton is charging in.

So what stste law allows them to charge the fee, is there any way to use state law to change city policy?