You need to have a solid lease with expectations and consequences, and you need the cojones to enforce the rules.

If it is made illegal and gets enforced, they are just going to push it underground.  

Proof of vandalism could be brought to law enforcement as well.

Our lawyer got written confirmation from the city they would not enforce the setback requirements, since the sign was legal before and only their desire to annex land changed the situation.

I keep escrow open with EMD to make sure we can enforce our contract in case the seller stops communication out of nowhere.Yes, I agree with the licensing part.

It's your opportunity to improve your lease agreement and to enforce lease terms that you want enforce and that may not have been in the prior lease.

In my locality, persons are recruited to serve as testers for landlord racial discrimination by the local Fair Housing enforcement agency.

Our current property manager is not cutting the mustard (not enforcing late fees, slow to fill vacancies, etc.) and I would very much like to replace her with someone who will approach our investments with a more business minded attitude. 

Tenant shall pay Landlord reasonable attorney fees Landlord may incur in the enforcement or defense of any term in this agreement.

Option 1:Pros:Simplicity: You avoid the potential complications of alerting the lender.Maintains Low-Interest Rate: Since your loan is at 3%, you continue benefiting from this favorable rate.Avoids Immediate Full Payment: You won’t be forced to come up with $45k immediately.Cons:Risk of Detection: If the lender identifies the payments coming from an LLC, they might call the loan due.Potential Consequences: If the lender enforces the due on sale clause, you might be forced to pay the remaining loan balance quickly.Option 2:Pros:Transparency: Being upfront might build trust with the lender.Possible Flexibility: Given your solid payment history, the lender might agree to the arrangement.Legal Compliance: You avoid any potential issues with violating the terms of your mortgage agreement.Cons:Risk of Loan Acceleration: The lender could still decide to call the loan due, forcing you to pay the remaining balance.Potential for Higher Payments: If forced to refinance, you might end up with a higher interest rate.Given the pros and cons of each option, but a cautious approach might be best:Consult a Real Estate Attorney: This can give you a clear understanding of your legal standing and potential risks.Evaluate the Importance of the 3% Rate: Weigh the benefits of keeping your low-interest rate against the risks of potentially having to pay off the loan early.Consider a Gradual Transition: This method allows you to continue benefiting from the low-interest rate while reducing the risk of triggering the due on sale clause.