Hi ,I have USAA and I have my homeowners insurance policy with them. I have a rental home that just got to rent it out and have to update my policy to weigh landlords insurance policy and I'm going from a 450 dollar p...

Hi Cassandra, have you considered adding and Accessory Dwelling Unit to your home?

Having said this, I've talked to multiple people that have said, the blame is likely on the tenants for bringing them in as bed bugs are usually brought to a property (usually from hotels or prior dwelling).

What can be done to get the city to recognize it as a legal dwelling, or that it even exists?

I've since  decided that I'd like to turn it from a one-family dwelling into a two-family.

Just a quick call to bind coverage and pay by the month not long term commitment like most vacant dwelling.

@Bill Gulley, agree on this part and found this verbiage on the links provided above:certapet link  "ESA owner is to have documentation verifying a disability and verifying the need for the ESA.".nsarco.com linkProperty managers/landlords are NOT required to make a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act for ESAs or Service Animals in these cases: Buildings with 4 or less units where the landlord occupies one of the unitsSingle family housing sold or rented without a real estate brokerHotels and Motels are not considered dwellings under the FHA but are considered places of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities ActPrivate ClubsHudDoc link (this one is full of information/ must read!)

unfortunately, in Texas you are not allowed to remove any product with asbestos without hiring a licensed abatement consultant, unless you are an owner occupant and the property is 4 or less dwelling units.

:D Well my sarcasm meter is on and it's off the charts what Jeff said so yes he was being sarcastic or as they say down in the south a smart*ss bumpkin :mrgreen:

Where I live, there is just multifamily dwelling available.