I know the Shields Roofing guy has paid tens of thousands in fines this last year for not having these things set up to do a JOB and he is on the City Council.

I’d like to see a liability case like this in court and council with good technical representation.

Even if it is just keeping up with the garbage  tenant protections they come up with at every city council meeting - to me it is a matter of how much my time is worth. 

I don't know for sure if your insurance will cover that but it would seem that loss of rent due to this incident could be considered an insured loss.If if you find legally that you are screwed, consider talking to your Mayor and city council. 

WE NEED A LARGE AND VOCAL OPPOSITION - New Taxes and a lot more: Pittsburgh Rental RegistrationPittsburgh City Council intends to pass an ordinance whereby every rental property owner must "register" their rental properties every year.

I just spoke to a realtor pal who gave me some good council as well.  

Suppose now that the proposal before the City Council contemplates imposing a price ceiling on apartment rentals, but not on house rentals.

I've heard from reviewers some weird stories that got overwritten by city council, i tried to reason with them waiving storm drain fees.

Oregon is poised to enact statewide rent control.https://www.npr.org/2019/02/27/698509957/oregon-set-to-pass-the-first-statewide-rent-control-billAs anyone with access to modern communication devices is most certainly aware, our Austin city council is very bullish on affordable housing.

I would suggest you seek legal council and build a case.