This is the most clear cut easiest way to reject her if I'm allowed to reject her for an eviction proceeding, as opposed to an eviction that has already happened.

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Both times I ate the expense of repair after the neighbor eventually had the tree cut-up and removed.

This is the best way to reduce the risk of getting into the STR game, and then having a community/HOA/township change their policy and cut out the potential for STRs. 

Although the days of cash flowing a house hack are gone (for now), cutting your living expenses down and using OPP to pay most of your mortgage is pretty great!

If you want to make money in real estate you don't cut special deals because of a sob story.

Some carriers may not even cut any checks until the entire scope of work is agreed to by both parties and signed off on. 

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So that is a question you have to evaluate.I think I would probably cut my losses and buy into a more affordable house for yourself. 

Finally a fixed fee could work, but same underlying issue exist which is getting an accurate estimate of their consumption.I understand they're perspective, but I just feel like the tenant is just trying to cut corners.