If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

Know your laws and your lease, then be prepared to enforce swiftly.3.

This actually worried us and I sent another email asking if I need to send a "Welfare Check" and call law enforcement if she does not respond.

How strict is code enforcement?

If Landlords are not placing responsible Tenants, enforcing rules, or making repairs, then I think the HOA is correct in trying to limit them.If you want to stop it, volunteer to be on the board or work with other owners to ensure the vote never makes it to 80%.

I wonder what they plan to do to enforce the new rules.  

At the end of this month I will be retiring from law enforcement after 9 years due to an injury in the line of duty.

There is a time for mediations before eviction and the tenants can sign a payment plan at that time that will be enforced by the courts and if they fail to meet those guidelines eviction is much easier.

An actual earnest money deposit is NOT a requirement of valid consideration or a valid contract.I believe, but have absolutely no evidence, that this is a national courts interpretation/decision or a generally accepted interpretation of contract law because of how similarly I've seen it phrased in different states.Not to say that there aren't states that interpret it differently, but the dozen or so I have researched are all the same.In Texas at the least, I have had this discussion with several very well qualified attorneys, and they all agree that earnest money is NOT required for a valid and enforceable contract in Texas.

Applicants for short-term rental licenses from the city must have the proposed short-term rental inspected by a code enforcement officer and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 and an annual permit fee of $500.