You could rent or buy an inexpensive thermograph carmea to pinpoint energy loss.

If it were me I would have no problem with the rent being paid like this.. and she's giving you headsup that's what she's able to cope with right now, and the storm is and has affected alot of people.. she may have family that had losses..She's not asking to live for free..

Sorry to read about your loss and sincerely wishing you a bright future.

In Florida we can abate the rent for the portion of time the tenant can not occupy the home (this happened to us a lot after we have a hurricane ) Because the owner knows about this repair and expense, is ask for a credit on the HUD for the repair and loss of rent, and hopefully meet somewhere in the middle

A major issue becomes your losses from this point on and whether you should invest any money going forward knowing there are title problems.

Tenants now get rent increases and when you can bump up to proper notice in spring about utilities change when it's not going to hit them as hard and will give you more time to stabilize for income loss expectations from turnovers.Getting Es topples from current tenants with security deposits and lease information is kind of out the door for you now.

This reduces his rental ROI, increases his out of pocket investment, and results in a capital loss if he sells before (hopefully) appreciation takes place. 

I have some long term losses Ive been carrying forward for a few years so I am looking to write off any profit against that if possible. 

There is no loss in doing the work and taking a chance if you intend to repair the floor regardless of who ultimately pays.

We have taken a loss on the rent for nearly two years now — to the tune of almost $10,000!