It is literally your job to keep the unit safe and habitable. 

However, the dumbest part of the law is that you can't file for eviction until you show proof that the house passed the lead safe certification.

Talk to the building inspector, they're the ones who handle egress for us and they are the ones who set the standard on what is a safe means of egress.

Safe, clean, etc.

Example: the famous $2,500 de-minimis safe harbor for deducting expenses that are normally depreciated comes, among other restrictions, with an anti-abuse paragraph.

I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

As a result, you will need to depreciate this expense over a period of time instead of deducting it in the same year.Because the amount exceeds $2,500, you cannot take advantage of the de minimis safe harbor.

I've spoken to some and none have said this is a safe loan to make.Best of luck,

@Dan KielySugar Land and Katy are family-friendly suburbs with good schools, a strong job market, and a safe environment, but have higher property taxes and commute times.

I like to buy properties that I would feel safe and comfortable living in personally if I ever needed to live there.