It is said we should all learn from our mistakes, but I would rather learn from someone else's mistake so that I don't have to suffer that failure.

(Assuming everyone knows I never suffered from such things)     :)

Whether the heart attack story is true or not, it seems like an excuse.Back in November, just a day or two past the first of the month, one of my tenant's suffered a serious sickness and was hospitalized. 

Many homeowners chose to buy too much house and they are suffering as a result.

3)  What if he was growing plants and there is mold or mildew damage you are left with years down the road?  

For example it's fashionable here to do small patches of the green grass in the front with lots of low water plants around it.

Such is the reality of working for a business that is suffering financially. 

Here is what we put in our move out letter, which may be helpful to build on:Specifically, here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before vacating:[ ] Floors[ ] sweep/mop laminate floors[ ] vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)[ ] mop kitchen and bathroom floors[ ] Walls, baseboards, ceilings, and built-in shelves[ ] Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, stove and oven--inside and out [ ] Refrigerator--clean inside and out, empty it of food[ ] Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and plumbing fixtures[ ] Doors, windows, and window coveringsPlease don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies, or other items that belong to you.For move in, put all info in the rental agreement.  

@Roy @Roy MitleIf you have been investing or involved in real estate before and after the melt down that the economy suffered, then you know banks can change.  

I would start planting seeds by doing some marketing.