Originally posted by @Max Tanenbaum:eat the 300move onI don't think @Saul L. is worried about the $300 but rather the liability of the $5353.Let me add a few more steps since the subject came up.Always have an actual read done as part of a purchase.Since the meters are in the basement most reads in the past were estimated reads and an actual read may reveal under billing of a humongous amount of money.I have one that was over $13,000 (the bank really liked paying for that one).

(Thank you oversharers) a quick click over to moms fb page revealed that she worked as a waitress at the crackerbarrel next door.

The hesitant CPA may have revealed that she is not the one for the job.The result will not be on the depreciation line, though.

Not revealing that rent is late, it really may be a matter of health or well being, based their relationship with tenant you may find out what you need to know. 

I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down my speakers); (2) loud bathroom fans in each bathroom; (3) Ceiling fans that are outdated but functional; (4) wall wiring so that their t.v. does not reveal the wires; (5) fridge filter which admittedly was old and they noted that my flooring has a soft spot but did not request replacement (yet!).  

agree with @Steven Sager, do what you can, show that you you are making an attempt to resolve the problem, this will help if you are sued too. one of the problems in this situation that i think is being overlooked is that she was Assigned this spot by the owner, she has no choice but to park there, so some attempt at removal of the problem should be shown and will help with the tenant but explain to them too that the town will not let you remove the tree. but i wouldn't go all out for the tenant, remember she did rent this place knowing she would be parking outside too ( just not under the tree maybe ) I suggest you reveal that to the next tenant that moves into that spot and have them sign something knowing where they are parking.

I just think this seller can't sell it because of something the inspections are revealing.

Your due diligence should reveal what you need to know.

It's not unusual for large companies to reveal very little over the phone and not let you talk to the supervisors.

Most of the time, the check doesn't reveal any sort of credit history.