I'm a member of the National Multi Housing Council and trust me the top committee members are in Washington lobbying against the repeal on an almost daily basis.

This lien originated in 2012 to the tune of $2131 until 2033.The seller was oblivious to this lien and stated the windows were done for free through an energy upgrade program sponsored by the WRCOG (Western Riverside Council of Governments).

(I've driven up and down every street and have a list of the homes that fit the bill).One important note:  the spec building is very controversial in the neighborhood and there was even a moratorium imposed by the city council to stop the building for a few weeks.  

But if it's decided it was illegal to take them, then fair enough.In my opinion the rental inspection fees are a very fair cost of doing business.The city council elections for Bedford are coming up in a few months, and bad landlords have definitely been getting a lot of discussion.

There's a new Council Person for District 2.  

Here is a report from ICSC ( International Council of Shopping Centers) discussing the importance of having brick and mortar retail today and into the future.Contrary to lot's of doom and gloom on retail lately the asset class has been way over categorized in a negative way by the media.HALO Affect

-Listen to others council but make your own decisions.

There is a small incorporated town in California that I have a rapport with many of the City Council members, including City Planner, City Manager, and Mayor.

@Charlie -- don't forget furniture and extra bedding as well as toiletries and paper products (napkins, paper towels, etc).A recent article or two ---http://www.startribune.com/st-paul-considers-regul...http://www.fox9.com/news/117418571-storyMy worry of investing a city that hasn't taken the issue head on (with updated policy) is that, any day, the city council can enforce a rule like -- only being able to rent for 30-60 days a year or the minimum rental is 30 days.  

@Rob Badhorn -- Unfortunately, this might about to change: RENTAL ALERTTues Jun 14th 2pmTHERE’S LEAD PAINT INSPECTION ALERT TO ALL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERSYou won’t be able to Rent, lease, mortgage, or occupy our rentals… Without $600 inspection, $10K to $30k abatement & being added to the state& fed LEAD DISCLOSURE LISTCity council will introduce LEAD ABATEMENT IN ALL RENTALS.