it looks good at first, but super lower roi then expected...The 1% rule is bull&*$# and it's doing more harm than good for those of you applying it.

I don't know if I have a case if I hire a lawyer but it seems so extreme to me to put someone out of their home (over Christmas no less) over a construction delay that was not in my or her control and not harming anyone, and now its in their power to draw this out as long as they want.

Take pictures and post it, no harm in saying it will be available in March!

Are you claiming that the client was harmed because they received more money? 

If you are worried more about "should I do this because I don't want to harm my condensing unit" then an easier source of information is your manufacturer's recommendations, which may be listed online or available for download.If you are worried more about "I want to do it regardless of performance issues but just need to know if I am allowed" then a quick phone call to the code enforcement office Monday or Tuesday (whenever they decide to open) will be better than anything anyone here can tell you (unless, of course, someone in DeKalb County had the same issue they researched).When you call, all you need to do is ask to speak with code enforcement and then ask: "When it comes to building a deck, are there any rules about required clearances above air conditioner condensing units?"

A 30 year old HVAC system probably uses the "old" freon, which costs so much more due to government/environmental regulations put in place due to its harmfulness to the planet.

The other harm is that your IRA (your retirement) grows at a smaller rate since you depleted it.

What happens if they harm one of my tenants kids sexually or something?

There's no harm in making a few calls before you retain someone if you intend to do a lot of business with them. 

I get concerned about attracting vermin, neighbor complaints, pulling the neighborhood down, harming the bones of the property, and hoarding.