We accept the risk when we invest in real estate, particularly in states like New Jersey.Ridding the home of odor requires diligence.

It was overpriced and had some offensive pet odors so it sat on the market for a few weeks which, combined with the post-closing occupancy, allowed me to make a lower offer that didn't offend the seller.

In all cases, Tenant acknowledges that a breach of this section shall also render Tenant liable to Landlord for the costs of repair to the Premises due to damage from smoke odors or residue.F) Disclaimer by Landlord.

If there's not even enough smoke to create an odor, there's no way it's carcinogenic and killing a renter.

San Marcos has sweet water on one side of town and foul water on the other, so the houses with sweet water are more in demand. 

Shallow wells will give you both smell and odor.

Which is also the types of properties I'm going to try to focus on, the ones that have the water, odor, mold damage that I can purchase in as-is condition. 

Also, ODOR is a huge issue.

Cat urine is extremely difficult to get out of carpeting and pads and while there are some good products out there to remove the stains and odors it is still a toss up as to whether the smell goes away forever. 

There is a very strong urine odor it ruined 1100 sqft in flooring and subfloor.