Folks that make those type of allegations typically have no idea what actually goes into operating a rental property.

Allegedly there were, and/or are, less than adequate means of egress as well, including boarded up emergency exits.  

My experiences with alleged "turnkey" properties has not been good: either the work is shoddy or the allegedly B neighborhood is in fact a war zone.Research very carefully.    

The bill would prohibit certain entities, including a housing provider, from using an alleged default in rent that accrued during the effective time period as a negative factor for the purpose of evaluating creditworthiness or for other specified purposes."

Can't imagine how he can explain this away.Instead of having your wife call the alleged owner pretending to be a renter, have someone call from another city so caller ID doesn't throw anything off.

I am looking at some listings for tax deed sales. here is what i see in one of them:"Judgement Date09/17/2009Order Issue Date10/29/2009 Case StyleCOUNTY, ET AL VS NAME, ET ALLegal Desc.LT 7 BLK 3 LIBERTY ROAD MANOR SEC 20 U/RPhysical AddressADDRESSAdjudged Value$6,936 Estimated Minimum Bid$6,936.00"What does the adjudged value mean?

Today, he allegedly hit a tenant over the head and on his arm with his cane so hard the man is in the hospital.

Here's an article about a case I read about regarding Section 8 not having to be accepted:http://realtytimes.com/todaysheadlines1/item/2224-...Specifically, here are the most pertinent paragraphs relating to Section 8 not being income:The allegation that the Fair Employment and Housing Act was violated centered on the prohibition against housing discrimination on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, or disability of that person."

They can allege whatever they want, at no cost to them, and it may be cheaper to settle than fight it.  

The city did not agree with the allegation that the pursuit was mishandled, Fuller said, but “that was the argument that we considered, along with everything else."