Just remember if you plan to use a floating floor system to check the sound rating of any attached pad for use on the upper floors to comply with sound proofing regs of the building department.

@Talley Haines Without knowing the specifics of the neighborhood, if its within an HOW set up, you must comply with their regulations meaning keeping the yard up-to their standards.  

Most renters will comply.

Many of them simply list the property to help the bank comply with Fannie/Freddie regulations. 

If they don't, 5-Day Pay or Quit notice posted, followed by filing for an eviction if they don't comply with the notice. 

(I do not stand by the following information, please perform your own due diligence to confirm its accuracy)Affordable Housing Acquisition FundThis fund aims to ensure the following:Tenants shall have safe & habitable living conditionsProperty owners will not face financial hardshipsPrevents a mass exit in the affordable housing market that results in 2008 V2.0Applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:Owners may not sell the property without notifying HUDHUD must approve of the buyerHUD retains the ability to disclose to the buyer the seller's intent either to sell or transfer the propertyHUD will only allow the following buyers: Non-profits, public housing agencies, Co-op housing, community land trusts, or a state/local gov't agency specified by the Secretary of HUDHUD will provide purchase assistance to eligible buyers up to the full purchase amountThe agreed-upon sale price between buyer & seller may not exceed Fair Market Value (FMV)It must comply with the Cranston-Gonzalez Natural Affordable Housing ActTenants are only subject to just-cause evictionsTenants may not be discriminated against based upon the same criteria in the previous postResidents of affordable housing shall be provided the following free, voluntary services:Healthcare, employment/education assistance, childcare, financial literacy educationTenants shall elect a resident board/council that will control the living & operating conditions of the property (HOA-esque?)

They've encountered this more than you have, and they know how to make you comply.

Unless....you ARE a thief and crook;)If she doesn't comply, then you could pursue small claims. 

Sure we can deliver a Notice to Perform and allow an additional 48 hrs for them to comply but in the meantime, we're dead in the water.

so the conventional lenders who sell their mortgages to fannie and freddie are forced to comply.