Was this a bait and switch tactic?

You want to walk if the price changes or if they took to much time and you no longer want do the deal.A common stall tactic by banks is to wait  a few months if the market is rising and get  a higher approval price.I do not focus on residential but saw this on a friends listing recently where the bank originally agreed to 110,000 but moved to 112,000 for final approval. 

Their billing structure is a total bait-and-switch tactic, which is unethical.I have wasted many many hours and hundreds of dollars on this service and they have just set me back. 

I had this tactic recommended to me to preserve capital for emergencies and rehab.

It may work as a scare tactic but it may not hold up in courtYour best bet is to liberally charge for all the pet damage and repairs you need to make.

Just because an SEO tactic worked for one person, doesn't mean it will necessarily work for you in your market (or SERP: search engine results page). 

Please keep in mind that BP Nation frowns on spam ads and those who come to us with tactics to sell something to us rather than engage the community with previous experiences, knowledge, and other beneficial tidbits.

So the use of a compliance tactic of a LMLO is a bandaid on an illegal activity, per my reading.

Is it too late to try such a tactic in your situation? 

Then you pull out your smartphone of choice and record video of the tenant's actions which could be helpful for you down the line (or not if you engage in unscrupulous tactics).Maybe you could insert a clause in your leases for the future that assigns fiscal responsibility to the tenant in the event that they prevent you from completing needed repairs in a timely manner.