Or should I cut and run while I still can?

We are not required to provide a refrigerator with ice water . in New York , landlords are required to replace anything that poses a safety hazard. yes , You can add the cost to a rent increase , but you don’t have to mention that’s the reason. 

Homes are sitting on the market a little bit longer than in previous months, with some listing price cuts and some selling below list price.

They can be easily jimmied, a window can be cut or broken, you leave the windows open for ventilation, your kid forgets to activate the lock on the way out the door, you change locks but forget to change the garage door code that's programmed to the previous renter's car, etc. 

Buyer beware on future safety though.

So he introduced me to an insurance broker of his and he cut my yearly premium to $472.

Most sensible people will take the cost averaging, while the ones always living on the edge will opt for the higher in-season surcharge; that might help you make a decision between two tenants if you include it as a question on the application. 

The other applicants may have lied to you because they want to gain an edge.

If you can partner with your mentor, and leverage their track record with apartment owners and brokers, then you'll cut your learning curve and get to your first multifamily deal much sooner.PM me if you want to hop on a call!

Usually Boards are limited to considering violent felonies or crimes that could threaten the safety of the membership.