You should erect a chain link fence around the area like previously suggested and use a "daisy chain" for the gate so any of your customers can access their property at their convenience (make sure you have your OWN lock in the chain).One other idea.

I tend to put my money toward other repairs nowadays and simply supply the tenant with grappling gear to get out of sloping rooms.

Wallace Zhou, I welcome you, and hope you will contribute to our community.Hard to make money, nowadays, but do not lose site of the prize, and keep your eyes on the ball (ball, being the market;-)Amir

Nowadays with the internet, partnerships are much easier (as long as you work with the right people).

If you have a title insurance policy on the property, read it closely.On most title policies, something like that may be considered a covered risk.On one of my policies, the exact text that may cover this risk reads:The violation or enforcement of any law, ordinance, permit, or governmental regulation, including the relating to building and zoning, restricting , regulation, prohibiting, or relating to:1. the occupancy, use, or emjoyment of the land2. the character, dimensions, or location of any improvement erected on the land ( This is the one you would be going for)3. the subdivision of land4. environmental protection.I am very familiar of a similar case, where a claim was filed with the title insurer, and they paid the claim to get it cured, less a deductible of 1% of the insured value.In this case, the building inspector first came out and issued a violation, and that violation was presented along with the title insurance claim.

Nowadays, it's so hard for many buyers to get financing.

So I recently paid to have a carport erected at my rental.

I mean, I feel like people have this misconception nowadays that starting a real estate AirBnB empire is as simple as listing the unit on the website.

Nowadays I buy properties priced around $20 million, funded by investments from individual investors.  

@Dave Sandford Nowadays you can do everything right online...