Have you had above average rains in your area recently? 

She did not use the 3rd floor or 2nd floor, as she had holes in the roof allowing rain water to further deteriorate the house.

I have some water intrusion during heavy rain at the entrance of my English basement turned Airbnb in SE.

https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/forms/pdf_lti/landlord_regs.pdfYou cannot get a judgement for eviction unless you are registered. 

Markets are like the rain. 

The problem with that foundation is the rain and snow from the neighbors metal roof goes directly at the house and has destroyed the foundation...That is a house no one should even consider.

Basically, I want them to be responsible for any new long-term damages, even if the root cause of the damage happened before we entered into a lease, assuming it's caused by them.Another example: There's a high deck where rain water was directed and drained off harmlessly through a hole in the corner, by design.

Thankfully both guests didn't want to go anywhere, so I didn't have to have my 1/2 mile long driveway cleared off but I may not get that lucky next season.In addition, the recent rain that caused flooding in Wears Valley prevented anyone from getting to the cabin including my cleaner, their backup and the guests. 

The success some people have had in this cycle blinds their judgement or someone who's never invested in real estate doesn't know to run a background check or what questions they should ask a sponsor. 

Renters get scammed quite easily by providing their sensitive information or even doing things like wiring deposits, or even simply doing things that may not be a matter of exercising good judgement — but that can happen when thinking about something like a new home.