My personal property was damaged by not only the water but them spraying bleach on my belongings.

Have/build adequate reserves.True example:I had an apartment fire that took out several garages on New Years and additional damage to two adjacent apartments from the Fire Department putting it out.

Tenant is responsible for all pets on the property and any damage done to the property or to others as a result of having the pet on the property). 

This property had an unfinished basement and fire damage on the main floor.

There is too much risk involved in tenant friendly laws and no cash flow to cover damages and non-payment. 

It is in their interest to find evidence of termites and termite damage as they quote for the repairs as that is where they make their money.

You are right that you deducted damage from the security deposit and so he is entitled to less than the full deposit back.

Fire has damaged 1 exterior wall and approx 1/2 of the roof trusses and roof.

The previous owner was asked to claim damage on the roof, and had it replaced on their insurance policy before we took ownership.We revived a dilapidated shed into a hobby she-shed.

I chose it over traditional laminate or wood because it won’t get damaged by water.