Our government is after all you profits.

They're probably not reporting your money to the government, which could create tax problems for you down the line, and by not having a contract they are less bound to the job and more free to walk off when they want.

You are putting a deposit down for the appropriate governing body to foreclose on the property for delinquent property taxes.

@Lelith WalkerYour governing documents should outline the procedures (judicial foreclosure, non-judicial foreclosure, etc.) the state of New York may also have provisions in their condominium law that governs how you can collect.

I suggest these area because of the tenants usually be great quality, section 8 (government housing authority) qualifications are easy to clear.

These individuals are held to a higher standard, and also have direct deposit available through the government.

Our agent was able to hook us up with a FHA Grant loan broker, in which the government just flat out gives you the 3.5% down payment.

As the applicant has to send scanned image of government-issued ID and proof of income by email as part of the application process.

Is there a governing body I can contact?

I would never depend on a city or small government to do something.