For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

In order to get a response, and validity, they'll want you to actually provide the basic filing and proposal of what you seek to change at the property/building. 

Quote from @Scott Trench: While I am in no position to verify the truth or falsity validity of claims made  

Close on the property- Purchase a Home Owners Warranty to cover the HVAC. 

@Jim Bouchard agreed with everyone just normal wear and tear, it happens. we just leased a brand new construction home and they've had like 4 things we've had to send someone out for (luckily all under warranty), but sometimes that stuff just happens.

Do I have a case even though we are past the 1 year warranty mark for the property?

we see a lot of forum posts who never meet anyone in person and then things start to go off the railsmaybe @Bob Stevens has some recommendations Hi Nicholas - unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to fly out within the time frame I'm working with, but very valid point! 

Because you are past your 45 day period and have a valid list in place your QI has to hold your proceeds until either you have purchased all of the properties on your list, or day 180.

Also at closing: You should provide proof that the lender is named as such on a valid hazard insurance policy effective at least on the day of closing.Regarding the closing to sell or refi, yes, your lender will just need to provide a payoff letter with wiring instructions to the closing agent.

I just want to give an overview of the characteristics of the city and people for the sake of adding any bit of valid information to your research.