They reply "repair denied" as it wasn't authorized so I told them to look at the receipt for the timestamp.

Check with local Austin and Texas state authorities to see what permits or licenses you need.

Title refuses to release the payoff until ALL partial holders execute release because they are familiar with the problems in getting release from partial note holders.Someone HAS to have decision making authority and not rely on all partial holders to agree.  

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You might also consider maintaining a certain level of cash reserves to handle maintenance/capex as needed.The general point the author is emphasizing is that to reap the benefits of compounding you must reallocate your cash flows into the same or other cash flowing investments rather than spending them on discretionary expenses.

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However, this is a serious violation on the part of both parties and I am sure the Housing Authority Integrity Officer would investigate.

We would follow abandonment processes for getting possession back and storing belongings.But we are less likely to encounter this because we have this clause in our rental agreement:In the event of abandonment, arrest or death, the following person has the authority to decide when to terminate tenancy and how to store/distribute my belongings:Name: ____________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________Phone #: ____________________________________________________If we have an applicant who will be living alone we include this wording.

Your state/city probably has a housing authority that could give you guidance on this. 

Staff members can help manage as well, but are limited in their scope of authority.