They are currently working with legal council to get amendments put in so they can limit STR. 

The GC wanted to amend the contract to just installing the window and asked I deal with the masonry.

Perhaps you can show & prove to state they will actually make more money in property taxes if you develop the property and an amendment that you agree to pay at a minimum the current property taxes of the property as-is?

@Stefan SorensenA DSCR loan would be the way to go rather than pay additional tax and go through the hassle of amending two year's of tax returns.Stephanie

Not just service animals, but it now extends to emotional support animals via the Fair Housing Amendment Act. 

Client took title to property as follows:John Smith, as trustee of the Amended and Restated John Smith Trust dated January 1, 2006 He received an Owner’s Policy with insured named as:John Smith, as trustee of the Amended and Restated John Smith Trust dated January 1, 2006 Facts: At closing, he paid CASH and John Smith was also the Beneficiary of the Trust.

If there is any way to extend escrow and amend your financing, I would go that route, if not, you will be stuck with the expense of the HML and then the refi to conventional down the road and you will need to find a conventional lender without seasoning requirements. 

Make sure you have a pet addendum that includes information that demonstrates they have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.Here's a sample of ours:PET AGREEMENT(Addendum to Rental Agreement)The Month-To-Month Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated _______________________ between __________________________________________________________________________, as Landlord and ________________________________________________________________________, as Tenant of real property located at _______________________________________________________, is hereby amended to include the following terms and conditions: The rental agreement specifically prohibits keeping pets and animals without Landlord permission; Tenant agrees to follow these terms and conditions in exchange for permission to keep a specific pet:Condition for keeping a pet:Tenant agrees to pay additional rent of _____________ per month for the privilege of keeping this pet.Tenant agrees to pay additional security deposit of ______________ for the privilege of keeping this pet.Name of pet: ___________________________________________________________________Description of pet: ______________________________________________________________ (type, breed, color, age)Veterinarian: __________________________________________________________________Emergency Caretaker: ___________________________________________________________ Tenant agrees to:1.

[Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs)]A2. bylaws, including any revisions or amendments thereto.B.

Please look at the document, amend it if it does not follow your intention.