You also should amend the lease with some other terms that spell out some additional responsibilities with the pet now living in the property.It is a good sign that the tenant was upfront with his plans to get a pet.

Are you having to debt service this during the delays.Can you amend or simplify the scope of work, ie keep the septic systemFinish the work and refi and then fix the remaining problems. 

We signed an amendment to the contract adding the additions and I paid him it all at once and he dipped out a couple weeks later.

There will also be an added cost to monitor the system...and time to review footage....maybe software licensing...and possible legal implications or lawyer fees for drafting consent documents to amend leases...I'm not saying its the wrong thing to do, but what is the reason you would want to control the laundry?

While the tenant is enjoying a below market rate, you can propose an amendment to their potential existing lease to increase the rental rate to market value by giving them concessions to expand their operation, as permitting will allow.

-Reduces input costs (fewer amendments needed for fertility and growth, much less water usage)-Easy to maintain and keep cleanCONS:-Can be very expensive to install properly-Erosion can be a serious problem if you get significant winds or rainfall and don't have a plan for how to handle it-If installed incorrectly, it ends up being more of a money pit than maintaining a lush green landscape.What's the current water usage like on the property you're considering for transitioning over to xeriscape?

It looks like the proposed amendment would need to be submitted to city council before March 23. 

I amended the contract for a Dec 23rd closing.

My husband and I are less than 10 days under contract on a single family home in Arlington TX and found out after signing the amendment (asking for a new roof, which they agreed to) that the ceiling texture spray contains chrysotile asbestos.

Soil amending?