Did they forget the part of the lease that states they are not to do any repairs or modifications to the place?

We are working with a lawyer for appeals, loan modification and/or principal reduction.

While all of these are vital for many different reasons my suggestion would be to find what really fits YOUR lifestyle.There is no wrong or right with which direction you take in RE (As long as you do your due diligence of course) just as long as it fits YOUR lifestyle because in the end you need to be happy and confident in what you do and not try to pursue someone else's  direction simply because they have had success in it.One of the best ways to really gain the knowledge you seek is after you pin down you niche really reach out to those in that specific field.

I think there are some good scripts around the threads that build rapport and get you vital information.

The commercial loans were simple loan modifications and cost me 1/2 point to reduce my rates and extend the term out 5 yrs.

After a harrowing battle with the bank to get a modification on a rental prop, they finally came through...Or did they?

In her case, the city had evicted all of her tenants until she completed the modifications.

Are there any modifications to the written lease?

We're in DD on a FL NPN  and see that the borrower has requested and received Mortgage Modification Mediation in their Ch 13 BK in Florida's Southern BK court.

Let's say someone does something stupid and falls from the roof or electrocutes himself duing some sort of unauthorized modification.