Not saying they are bad deal but that one party always has the the win win scenario. 

YOU WIN!  

It was a great win for the city is several ways!

If so that's a huge win as it could be a lot of cost savings not having to run power or water out there. 

Quote from @Peter W.: In my state (NY) you have to accept these sorts of requests unless you can find a valid reason not to.

(Fun tip: Tenants in those buildings love to narc on each other for sport.)I agree with everyone that said build a fence - especially since it is your primary residence.You aren't going to win here.

Facts win virtually all of the time!

As the great Michael Scott would say: win, win, win. 

It's bad because you'll basically have to compete on price to win.

There's a few other things to think about too: 1 - Possible owner financing if he wants to still get a stream of income into retirement at an attractive rate compared to the rest of the market (win/win scenario, you don't need to come up with as much cash, and he makes a little $ on the %) 2 - Consider a post possession if he needs some time to move out but needs the cash up front for whatever reason 3 - Leave all the furniture/junk in the property and you'll handle clean up etc.