I have given them the option to give up the unit within 7 days in good condition in exchange, I will void the lease and take no further legal action providing no major damage is found.   

Other thing to remember too is, as a college kid who did a spring break in Myrtle beach, be prepared for some damages.

Looking at an off market multi family that suffered fire damage last year. 98k value lot.

I like the idea of lease option for the sake of the Tennant as well as they are more likely to stick around and not cause damages, but I am not willing to tie it up for nothing down without some benefit for me.

We thought about using credit cards to fund the renovations but don’t want to risk damaging our credit score to do so.

Your Contractor should carry both General Liability Insurance to protect your property against damages, and Worker's Compensation insurance to protect you in the event that a worker is badly injured on your jobsite.Before you start construction ask your Contractor to provide a valid, up-to-date Certificate of Insurance that indicates the coverage that they are carrying for their business.

You do the least expensive and the easiest to repair when the tenants or others do damage.

Generally speaking, building insurance rates are based on the perceived risk of damage and cost to repair the building.

I was thinking of accessing the "damage" when she leaves and withholding the $400 non-refundable pet deposit?

The contract was not a huge one in money but the damage this person is doing to me is Huge.is there any Attorney in the area to discuss possible strategies?