We could be battling this thing well into fall.Add alt textConfidence: Until we see new infections peak and patient-recoveries grow, I don't expect much in the way of confidence.

Have you ever smelled a ferret infested home?

They scheduled the health inspector to visit the property who confirmed a main vent (root cause of sewage smell) was not installed, which prevented sewage smell from venting out through the roof.

If they ever consider playing hardball you've already lost the battle, so it's time to be flexible and generous and amicable, for your own sake as well as theirs.

@Mark, this is probably not a battle you want to get into with a tenant over one month.

I bought a flip property needing light cosmetic work (new flooring, cabinets, counters, appliances, minimal drywall and electric work, smoke smell removing and paint.

Besides some traveling, we saved probably 75% of our income which gave us a nice battle chest. we did luck out a bit since we got into real estate in 2010 which was prime buying times.Working the trades is also nice. 

My worry is that the people will just smoke off of the deck and the smell will still drift in the downstairs window.

You want to know this before you buy.Final tips: work with a realtor who has knowledge of subdivisions, and call the city planning commission to see if what you’re planning to do passes the smell test.

There is no right way to tell someone they smell and I really need one.One of the tenants in my building smells so much that it's making the entire building smell really bad!