And I guess I see the backyard as their area, and if they want to have a cooler back there then that's their right.

This probably isn't too worrisome: Now that the weather is getting cooler, critters are looking for warm places to camp out.Since the attic is a part of the home where it's likely the tenant didn't directly cause the problem, we generally take responsibility as the landlord.

AC "swamp cooler" units in a window of each apartment.  

The inspector today seemed doubtful that the V.A. appraiser will approve the loan because the roof needs to be replaced(it's worn and has leaked through near the swamp cooler), and the car port and back porch should probably be torn down.

My belief and experience is little. 15+ years ago sure, but for me, my firm belief is no on cares about your water cooler, sign on the office, or the view from their office - they care about what you can do for them.

The smell had dispersed more for a while, but with the last several cooler days...it's back with a vengeance!

Not sure how it goes on the Gulf... if you're used to the humidity, just having moving air might be enough to help you feel cooler.

The soffit vents pull the cooler air in from outside and push the hot air out the ridge vent.

Basements are common in the Midwest and preferred by tenants for the extra storage space, cooler temps during the summer months and extra living space if partially finished.Cast-in-place concrete basement walls are preferred over block walls.

I can offer a ~$200 cooler.