I recently had a conversation with a property management company in Chicago that told me that air conditioning was an absolute must for my building in Berwyn.

My plumber mentioned it could be a city problem, but there has to be some recourse to prevent this, no?

Because there seems to be no ill effects (for her) to the damage she has done to me (as unpaid rent does not show up on credit reports), I’m trying to find a way for her bad behavior to show up elsewhere to prevent others from falling into the same trap as I did...I consider it community service :)

In the midwest, we have full basements, in my market central heat and air conditioning are a must to sell.  

If the laws change, are there too many air B&Bs in the area to support full-time rentals? 

You'll be surprised the lengths that lender may go to prevent what seems inevitable - that this deal is heading to a work out.    

But since you are right in town and Columbus haven't shot down the short term rental law yet, have you thought about Air BnB type of investments if you want to get a sexier home in a A, B class neighborhood? 

You really need to air out the house.  

I would call and make courtesy coming in to change air vents and check all plumbing.

Air is not a safety issue, it is a comfort issue.