The contractors, unrelated to the sale, that testify that this was an existing condition that was covered up with paint is yet another piece of the puzzle.The fact that this Seller is a contractor gives him assumed knowledge that he should have regarding these types of items. 

@Adam FanslerAre you saying that Columbus courts will hear an eviction case on the basis of an affidavit and without the landlord / PM there to testify as a witness?

Hiring that tenant/friend would be far less costly and quicker than hiring a lawyer and should you end up in court your original tenant would testify he sublet the place...he owes you after all.If you do not have the grit to go that route then your first step, along with lawyer, is to enter the unit (with proper legal notice) with a friend(s) and a good camera.

If you can get whichever tenant reached out for help to work with you they may be able to testify that there is abuse or imminent danger. 

He testified to this also.

I think I looked at Zurich's builders risk when I was first starting out and if I'm remembering correctly I had to testify that I was a contractor with a certain number of years experience.  

"The Torrance refinery has allowed contaminated groundwater beneath surrounding residential properties to “store toxic chemicals” emanating from the plant for years, a hydrologist and Cal State Fullerton professor testified in a Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit." 

Township is willing to testify as they were aware of it without me raising the issue. 

I can only testify to what has happened to me. 

It is crucial that lawmakers hear from you now, so that they can understand how economically harmful this would be to residents and communities across the state that rely on tourism.If you can testify IN PERSON, that is most impactful.