You could try and put out alternative food for them.

Mold requires two things to grow: food and water.

I took a picture of a bag of pet food in the apartment.

If Red oak is too expensive, you CAN use white oak or a similar grain hardwood, and have a real tradesman match a stain to the existing woodwork.

However, if you were getting the returns you want, it wouldn't matter if the GP is eating lobsters or fast food.

I have offered several times to bring him food, medicine, or teas, checking in on him etc.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/unexpected-foodie-cities-us/index.htmlBourbon, food, and horseracing!

Two years ago the property was briefly listed at twice the town assessment and now it is offered up again close to the town assessment which I will take with a grain of salt as it's true value.  

Just food for thought!

I have about 20 chickens myself though so I'm partial to people being able to grow their own food.