The county and city council get nonstop complaints about the junky transients that stay there and the crime.

I don't know your local government structure, but here in California we have Board of Supervisors in Counties, and City Council in cities, with each region of the city/county having a representative.

"Money for nothing and chicks for free" ... only if your are an 1980s British rock band.

I told him that I have consulted with realtors, landlords and the Austin Tenant Council and they all concluded he was in the wrong.I left telling him that I will talk to an attorney... 2 hours later he sends me a text telling me that he re-read everything and told me that he was going to send me the deposit and the pro-rated rent of December

The best, if the lender has not already done this, you have your legal council file for a release of stay.

You go to a Borough council meeting and they mention a corner property has an erosion issue that is washing out on to the street and everyone in the room is mad about it.

I have to present this to the city council first, then i can have the plans drawn and execute.

I have to present this to the city council first, then i can have the plans drawn and execute.

You also need to develop a good working relationship with your local building department and city officials (city council members, etc).

I've not done this, but its been a hot topic at city council recently, thank's to a redevelopment plan that outlines different zoning than we currently have.