No ductwork, or plumbing yet exists. the electrical box is in and the main outlets are in place, fixture and additional outlets still need to be installed.

As the guys were digging up the foundation for the French drain they accidentally struck and damaged the main sewer drain.

This makes me very grateful that I live in TX.My main question is that other than screening for past violations, how does a landlord actually go about making sure that tenants don't do any of those things?

Stop looking for hurdles and barriers.

We have used HML's many times over the years, mainly because we do mostly spec building.

Main Question is......:: Is there someone educated enough on this situation or one similar here to advise me if I'm going to be turned down by FREC when I appear in front of them in Orlando and be ordered to wait to my case is completely over and dismissed and until I'm done completely with my drug court?

I think the main things will be:Did you know of any lead paint?

Mainly the sellers.

What many replies are missing is your main point which was if your income potential suffers you can ride it out much more easily than someone leveraged.

I agree with you in that the main benefit would be the costs associated with HML.