And a final question: Should I start hastily looking around for a lender that would be more amenable to not requiring those MPR repairs to be done before closing?

LOLso we capitulated right away.. but it was still a fine 5K  and a cease and desist that goes on your record.. which was more stressful and humbling that the fine..  

This is the responsibility of the landlord.Regardless of the situation, you will need to pay a fine or go to court.Talk to tenants and make sure they understand the rules about garbage collection.Perhaps in your lease, you can add a tenant to be responsible for the fines associated with the garbage truck.You still need to pay a fine or go to court, but maybe you can take back the money.

Time to send a repairman in to get a final list together of every complaint they have.

If you split it you are only $3500 apart from each other on a final price. 

It is a fine line between waiting and being too cautious.

First time violation has a fine of $20,111 (Increased from the previous fine of $16,000) 2nd violation is $50,276, and 3rd violation is $100,554.Id also take note in the HUD guidance memo, as most people on the site tend to get this wrong...what is referred to colloquially as an Emotional Support Animal is in fact a Service Animal as defined by the Fair Housing Act & its later amendments. 

Go over it with a fine toothed comb inspection.  

Chief Counsel Advice is not binding on Examination or Appeals and is not a final case determination.

I’m 21 fresh out of college with a Finance and Real Estate Degree and looking into buying my first property.