As more and more pet owners become aware of this situation and more and more doctors prescribe emotional support animals (for very valid and obvious reasons), any rules on HOAs books might become ineffective. 

First and second floor are both 3/1, heated by the same oil furnace, third floor is a 2/1 with gas heat.

Then I saw the date :(  I would pay gas and everything :)

I validates what you are doing is working. 

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?

Consequently, you need to find out who really gas exoerience with this technique.You need to determine and satisfy all the elements for AP in NM then go to court with your prove-up documents at your Quiet Title Action court hearing. 

All valid thinking points.

(gas, electric, oil furnace)* Etc.......Sam

My name is Carter Cole, I am 25 and currently a Field Engineer working in the Natural Gas industry in Denver, CO.

In a SFH the tenant is responsible for power, water and (if needed) gas.