Oh tell you neighbor to get ahold of his dog and take evidence of the damage caused.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

Your security camera footage can be valuable evidence if needed.

@Gordon VaughnSo I put your "Best Kept Secret" to the test with a HUD bid and have posted a screen shot as evidence. 

I would take your evidence to them and demand an explanation and possibly an adjustment. 

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

I will fix things that break, but I will not make changes or improvements to the property just because the tenant asks.If they are that unhappy, give them one chance to break the lease and move out. if they choose to stay, that is evidence they are happy with the property and will fulfill their lease.

The big difference from my situation when I was not held responsible is that you notified them that it was a hazard, and have an arborist's professional opinion that it was an urgent situation needing to be take care of, and photo evidence.

The general issue with accepting a partial payment is that unless there is something in writing to the contrary it can be seen as evidence that a payment plan was made between you and the tenant.

Hi Geoffrey, there is a tiny chance they will agree to postpone but you need to contact the lender immediately (bank in this case) and provide the evidence that you are a serious buyer (this can include a signed purchase agreement and proof of funds).