While it may be difficult to pay a defaulting tenant and waive the delinquent rent in order to motivate the tenant to vacate immediately, it is far less painful than having to wait until the moratorium expires and then pursue an eviction.

These rules can be a pain but they are fund EVERYTHING so you know. 

I feel your pain, very much so!

You're not going to walk away exclusively with feelings of pain or pleasure as-in feeling like you "paid for nothing" or "overpaid" if no defects in the sewer line are found OR feelings of "it was worth every penny" or "thank god I had it done" if defects were found. 

I have a rental portfolio of 15 properties and a primary residence on a mortgage. 4 of which are in Indiana and plan on selling those this year. 6 single family homes in Pa in the same area and 2 duplexes (2 units each) .

It'll be a pain in the butt, potentially, but at least you'll be positive. 

It's unfortunate but side deals are more of a pain than anything!

Matthew,I feel your pain, Im about to buy a town house in Watford.

Then it is a real pain to hunt them down to get the release.

The hot tub can be a pain so understand a certain charge but $1800?