Had you worded it as more of a "moral" situation I think people wouldn't have gotten so defensive.

Any interruption of Tenant’s use and enjoyment of such appliances shall not constitute “constructive eviction,” nor form the basis for any defense, set-off or counter claim by Tenant.Tenant agrees to pay as additional rent an amount of no less than $200 per visit or the actual cost of service invoiced by a third party plus $50, whichever is greater, if a tenant-initiated service visit is performed and the request is deemed to be frivolous or without merit.Charges for service/repairs performed where the tenant has been determined to be liable/at-fault for such charges by [Landlord/PM] shall be due and payable in full upon the next rent due date as additional rent.No smoking is permitted on the premises, including outdoors within the property's limits.

I also own my own tax practice and handle tax resolution cases for Tax Defense Network.

Not getting the notice from the tenant is not really a good defense even though it's often the case.2) you offered that you would be removing the tree.

If you call them with an aggressive or defensive tone of voice, the likelihood that the activity will continue, or even increase, is strong. 

There was a Lot of false promoting of the idea of the 5 year SOL preventing banks from foreclosing, by foreclosure defense attorneys.....it was a delusion and lots of investors lost lots of money betting on that.

In defense of the educated: There are some people who know exactly what they want and are passionate about their career and still end up with 6 figure debt and low starting pay (veterinarians).

My "reserves" are actually invested in equal parts cash, long-term Treasury bonds, the total work stock market, and gold, which is a very defensive asset allocation that should theoretically hold its value and likely grow in just about any economic environment.

Your first line of defense against loss is going to be insurance on the property, then an umbrella or excess-lines policy on the company. 

RCW 9A.52.090    (Revised Code of Washington)Criminal trespass—Defenses.In any prosecution under RCW 9A.52.070 and 9A.52.080, it is a defense that:(1) A building involved in an offense under RCW 9A.52.070 was abandoned; or(2) The premises were at the time open to members of the public An owner may, through words or actions, express or imply that he/she no longer has interest in the property.