We were rehabbing an old home & found that the old narrow metal electrical boxes used in the '70's were shorting out newer/larger switches/outlets.

Also, since he started the work, the expenses have been minor so far (lead encapsulation paint, metal trim coverings for inside windows, tools to do it, etc.)  

I don't know what your laws are up there (disclosure: I am not an attorney or title expert) but, I do sit on a Board as the treasurer and can tell you first hand, you do not want someone like me seeing this kind of deliberate action in my state, and here is why; Illinois, allows associations to file judgements and put liens on your condo if you are delinquent on association dues.

If the taxes are current, maybe the county Treasurer keeps her deposit records of tax payments made.

Make sure there is good ventilation because anyone breathing the fumes in for a longer time will be subject to brain damage.Once you got all your safety gear, get a metal bucket you can pour the stripper in and a natural bristle brush.

Although they had taken most everything out of the house, they left behind some trash and treasure.

Contaminated our vegetable pots by failing to move them from their way, even though they advised me the pots will be moved, and, as a result, the metal rods that were IMMERSED INTO THE SEWER, were being pulled RIGHT ABOVE our veggies and herb pots.

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

You have a really big metal flashlight in your car, that you think might save you, if you ever get attacked in one of the vacant houses you always go into.

There is treasure here, don't waste yours on pie in the sky.