I'd look underneath too to see if it's on the floor.

It would be nice to find out if there is an ongoing issue, soil issue, ground water issue, etc. prior to making a final decision.Kind regards,Arpad 

After removing the popcorn ceiling from that room, I found that the finishing plaster underneath was uneven. 

Because it would get him out from underneath that ridiculous interest rate.

They notified me that there are numerous entry points throughout the house and underneath the house.

My tenant can still see through underneath his door.   

if its an older home with cast iron soil pipe the soil pipe flange was leaded in and they can deteriate over time and fail. 

Is it still necessary to test the soil surrounding the tank to determine whether contamination exists?

They left the unit in very bad shape (holes in walls, cigarette smoke smell, soiling and damage from unauthorized pets, graffiti and intentional damage, unflushed turd and vomit in the toilet, drug paraphernalia and liquor bottles, disgusting furniture and trash left behind, fridge, dishwasher and oven looked like crime scenes, cockroaches in the cabinets, grease down the drain, literally the works).

I was told 170$ repair permit and 400$ soil test.Instead of repairing field lines i am inclined towards connecting to county sewer tap do i still need to pay repair permit 170$ and soil test fee for 400$Please advisePlease advise