I know some people do this but proceed with caution.

You can try small claims court, but nothing is enforceable, so it is mostly a waste of your time...and some of the problematic tenants know this.I agree with Jill, if they do make payments, take cash or money orders-no cheques.

Now let's say one or both people making the purchase owned a condo previously where they roll over the proceeds/equity into the new purchase and put 40% down.

Clearly define terms, including an exit strategy, buyout options, and how proceeds will be split.

Our online court records in CT are now automatically dropping tenants' evictions fro the record after 3 yrs, or even less. 

On crime... one positive trend is that APD, in partnership with the courts, has lowered the previously skyrocketing murder rate.

If you have evidence of the damage, it is unlikely the tenant will spend the time and money to take you to court.

Courts recognize that discrimination may result from both intentional and unintentional conduct.The important term is "protected class".

I understand I cannot legally require them to respond, unless the notice specifically requires it, like for instance, a notice of entry, but it's making it difficult to manage the property, and I'm not sure how to proceed.

Most landlords in Lawrence township now take evictions through Superior court, although that has added costs and is a slower process.