Air leaks around these openings are often pretty easy to improve.

One brand new SFR with brand new Carrie and air handler's noise level reached 90db.Brand new Lennox with one SFR replaced leaking coil twice in 3ed and 4th year.Few Goodman, already there or new.

for owner occupied there are some construction to permanent loan options if can go full doc 

---So, insist on them providing the rental application and supporting docs for your review.

Of course, any legal docs with an eviction or city compliance but totally involved, no. 

The landlord stated she believes we are responsible for the leak because when we started the lease in November 2022, the leak was not present.

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The condo-ing did require condo docs compliant with state laws, containing all the cluses required by law. 

It really doesn't seem like a big deal but I have never used one of these systems myself and don't know if there may be future problems with leaking or water pressure/flow issues.

I’ve even reached out to association as a buyers agent when listing agent just says, it’ll be in docs, as no one wants to tie up the home that long for something they can usually answer in a quick email.