I spoke with a Code Compliance Inspector and he told me to send him an email of the type of violations I wanted.

Needless to say, if we couldn't resolve this amicably with all parties involved, I would also be serving the 10-day Notice to Comply, to bring the tenant back into compliance with the rental agreement.Don't remove the co-signer unless the tenants can qualify to rent the unit on their own.

You don't have an issue with the roommate... yet... but your tenant does, she's in non-compliance.

I will double check the local laws here in Idaho to ensure compliance.

Love these forums for this reason and as someone who has a real estate Borkers license in CA, and operates a successful residential real estate business, I for one DO NOT want to violate any compliance related matters regarding any investment strategy. 

The standard pet fees and any applicable lease violation fees/penalties will apply if Resident(s) are found to have an unapproved animal while not in compliance with ESA Certification requirements as follows: ESA Certification requires diagnosis from a LOCAL health professional.

I'm not sure of the law in NC, but in CO it's a 10 day demand for compliance.

Navigating code/compliance/rules and regulations can at times be daunting, but knowledge is a key to being successful, so thank you for sharing!

He suggest we simply file for a regular permit, not mention the work was previously done, and when all the required work is done to bring the unit in compliance to the plans, have an inspection done, and approved.

The other issue is that a buyer of a business entity takes on a risk of the company's position after it was formed, was the company in compliance, are there any liens, any outstanding contracts was the company properly funded to buy, while it sounds simple, it's not so simple and I wouldn't buy an existing company without due diligence which could take a week or two.