That might create some tax issue/book keeping complication.If @Brandon Hall is around, he may be able to clarify if this transferring of funds is a nonissue or a big deal.

The attorney representing the owners of the office downstairs were threatening to sue me.So, I engaged my attorney to deal with the issue.  

Sewer issues in Chicago are very common which is why I ALWAYS recommend / almost require my clients to get them done + if there's trees in front or in the back of a property, there will almost always be plumbing issues + needed rodding. 

Beyond that, terminate the tenancy based on your lease (you should have a clause in there that permits eviction for this kind of behavior).

We already signed the purchase agreement several months ago...it has been on hold while they mitigated a pest control issue that has taken 2 months.If it's that important, make it part of your purchase agreement.

The minimum "initial" lease term in Atlanta is 2 or 3 months, so they don't qualify as STRs, and thus don't have the same regulatory issues.

If you didn't do any testing, you are definitely going to have an issue if the house was covered in mold.

That's also what the lender told me, it would take too long and thus make me as a buyer less competitive once we're in UW. well just pay cash and refi.. that would solve your issues.

ALWAYS get permits if there is any question at all.

Mike, My recommendation would be during due diligence for a potential purchase, ask for past 12 months of all utility bills, property taxes, and any other municipal requirements like rental permits, occupancy inspections etc.