When we lived in Michigan the city we lived in had strict inspections that had to be conducted for a fee to redo burned homes.Realize that while you can encapsulate some of the burned wood to eliminate the smell, the heat does change the structure of the wood and may dictate replacement - again factor that into your offer. 

What advice would you give for a way to make this entryway last longer without major concern of the potential moisture issues and smells that come along with constantly wet carpet?

What advice would you give for a way to make this entryway last longer without major concern of the potential moisture issues and smells that come along with constantly wet carpet?

When it's nothing but greenspace going against current and future use zoning you are fighting a huge uphill battle.

I'd much prefer their cooperation and assistance with finding a replacement rather than get into a legal battle.

Anyways, she also said that she didn’t want to go the ESA route but she knew it would be a battle with our no pets policy if she asked me first.

I couldn’t deal with it while my daughter is in the car hearing her use foul language so I left.

Anyways, she also said that she didn’t want to go the ESA route but she knew it would be a battle with our no pets policy if she asked me first.

smells like a class action lawsuit but what do I know

this sounds like a very unlikly legal battle  expensive and not worth it.. plus probably cant tie up the property..