After a similar 2016 ordinance was struck down by the court system, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz worked with city council to craft an updated version of the Toledo Lead Ordinance, which then passed in December, 2020.The ordinance requires that owners of 1-4-unit residential rental properties or family childcare homes built before 1978 have their property inspected and certified lead-safe, as well as register their property with the county auditor.

In part due to local businesses like the craft brewery Refined Fool - If you're in Sarnia - I highly recommend checking them out - great variety of beers. 

Learn your craft.

Everything else I plan to DIY with two guys that have knowledge in contracting and purchasing material from Home Deport/Lowe's and having them install it for me (flooring, countertops, ect).Before I get anyone jumping on my case, I just want to mention that I am meticulous with personal finance.

If you went down this route, do get council to help you craft some statement for both side to declare everything you discuss.Good luck!

Maybe we can help you craft a way to explain either why those aren't reasonable at this point, or something that might work as a compromise. 

It will require meticulous documentation and consistent treatment. 

We do have some businesses popping up in the last year or so highlighting the town, ie. craft cidery, winery, couple restaurants, etc. 

Those experiences have taught me to screen tenants, craft leases, handle tenant drama, estimate repairs and know if houses are up to code or not, if they are not, Im able to estimate costs of items in our area and share how much approximately clients will have to pay to make it right.

I think real estate is the best way there is to craft a comfortable future for yourself!