I realize they can take every thing from that retirment account towards the clean up but can they take my other assests?

If the work can be consumed, worn out, depleted, extingusihed, lost or evaporate in a year might be a better way to look at it and use the scheduled items as Charles was saying, break out significant items.

Dr) 175.00 LOCKS Replace key 5.00 Replace door lock 47.00 Replace passage doorlock 28.00 Replace deadbolt lock 47.00 GENERAL REPAIRS Replace refrigerator shelf 25.00 Replace stove/oven knob 16.00 Repair ceramic tile 150.00 Replace countertop 275.00 Replace cutting board 40.00 Replace kit/bath cabinet knobs 10.00 Replace mirror 45.00 Replace medicine cabinet 85.00 Replace towel bar 22.00 Replace tub/shower enclosure 195.00 Re-grout bath/shower tiles 165.00 Repair porcelain 135.00 Replace thermostat 75.00 Replace fire extinguisher 35.00 Remove junk and debris 250.00 Replace doorbell button 5.00 Replace doorbell unit 50.00 Replace Garage door (each) 525.00 GROUNDS / EXTERIOR Major yard Cleanup 425.00 Minor yard Cleanup 225.00 Mow lawn front and back 50.00 Clean gutters 185.00 Trim bushes 20.00 EXTERMINATING Exterminate for cockroaches 550.00 Exterminate for fleas 375.00 

I'll also add, do your due diligence, there is absolutely no association or membership in any organization that can assure you that you aren't dealing with some bad apple, these organizations are generally a good think, HMLs are trying to clean up the industry, but the threshold of joining is usually paying a fee, just as with the BBB, just don't rely on any membership.

Told them to leave and clean up since they cant afford it, they agreed.

I know of a group that were going to be purchasing homes in Ortley Beach and areas hit hard by the storm - knowing that the generation that now owned the homes would not be able to rebuild due to the cost, clean up and regulations now in place.

Thanks to them, we have Dodd Frank to live with.It's time real investors clean up their own backyard.

He posted an ad on CL and found a qualified tenant who's ready to move in within a month.Now, I left with paperwork to clean up.

Is he also liable for the water damage and clean up?  

My point was that by giving notice, you are giving the tenants time to clean up whatever it is you are hoping to catch.