These builders built the cheapest that code will allow.  

I would immediately send the 5 day via certified mail or hire a special process server to serve it for $75 so its done.

The property already came furnished, but we had to replace most of the furniture because it was very cheaply done, Plus, it had no theme and we really wanted to make it a special themed airbnb.

Hey I know this is a pretty specialized and local topic so hopefully you all have some keyword alerts haha.

Do you have a CPA that is applying the tax code for your benefit?

Fulton County tax records show the property is a coded as a duplex (style field of Improvement Information box).  

I am learning more and more about section 8 and wonder if it would be a good strategy to convert the project to that as I checked the zip code and what you get for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments is much more than what we are getting at the moment. 

For the ground floor (non-permitted) we need to do some bathroom improvements which are not presently to code.

Note it doesn't apply to you if you are an owner-occupant in a property between 2-4 units.Plus, make sure you've held the security deposit properly...if it wasn't a special interest-bearing account, there could also be ramifications for that.It may be in your best interest to let those damages go and consider switching to a "move-fee" to avoid the security deposit requirements.

Recently, another tenant reported it to the City, and I received a code enforcement letter requiring a permit for the HVAC.