The real estate commission can and will do an inspection of your home office with little to no notice to make sure you are in compliance with the law.  

It comes with no assurance that there aren't other owners or liens attached to the property.Q3.)I want to borrow money against it so I can buy another piece of property.

She got behind one month, but assured us she would get caught up by the 20th and did, including the late fee's. 

It sounds like they went over their substantial improvement funds, but I am not sure what ordinances pp has for the community rating system, sometimes they are 5 year limit 50% of recorded value before the home must be brought into compliance (raised), but different cities use different standards.

Yes it can be come a hazard and health and safety issue and a code compliance issue if city cites you for a problem issue, or someone is allergic gets bitten and needs medical attention, maybe a bigger issue. 

I was assured they would be out November 1st.

My agent assured me that agents are not supposed to do that, but there was no evidence offered of another offer so we will probably never know.

Double check with your CPA of course.To assure your analyzing it as investment correctly, estimate what you'd net in cash if you sold it.

Always happy to chat about regulatory/compliance topics/matters, great to find someone with the requisite knowledge.

If the avoids the question, I would assure her you are willing to waive the additional rent, but per your lease / policy, you do need him to complete an application and be added to the lease as an occupant, for their protection and yours.