Yes in MD a lawsuit was filed to strike  down the provisions of the lead paint laws that protected landlords from lead paint lawsuits by limiting damages if they followed state guidelines.

In VA you are entitled to sue tenants for up to $5,000 of lost costs (I cant recall if its in rent/damages or just in general to cover costs).

Chances are a dog will do more damage than the deposit will cover as most renters are extremely irresponsible.

I told them I would send them their last months rent pre-payment with their deposit less any fees or damages.

In retrospect, it's time to do these things to assess where you are and what needs to minimize collateral damage.  

After looking at the property, there is major burn damage.

I am waiting for insurance money to repair the fire damaged property.Can anyone suggest a way that a JV could be implemented in order for me to get:1) $350k upfront for my venture,2) get value for the insurance for the repairs3) after repairs sell the property pay off the mortgage and split the profit and give the investor about $200k for the $350k investment (plus repair cost)Just to want to know if there is a legal mechanism to do this.

That I would later file a small claims for rent, late fees and any damages?

Really cuts down on the planning and they have a matching one in stock if your installer damages one or something comes apart different than expected and you need a different size.With counter tops, you can buy already finished blanks in specific lengths are only need to be trimmed and sinks holes cut. 

There is no way to demolish the ceiling without damaging or taking down all the cabinets and built-ins.