You don't want to get painted with the same brush.

Also had to purchase reinforcer for mixing, primer for bonding the concrete to the backer, the color stain I wanted, a sprayer and a suitable top coat.Step 2: (Only for wood subfloor)Install HardiBacker, tape seems with fiberglass tape, serico all seams. 3 coats and sand.Step 3:Paint a coat of primer over everything and when tacky to the touch:Mix concrete with reinforcer and trowel on roughly an 1/8" thick everywhere.

Let's say the repairs are estimated at $9,000 (pretty much paint, carpet, and some minor updating.)

I'm terrible at painting.

I dont have anything on my list that needs major rehab work (that I know of) - only things like carpet/drywall/paint/cosmetic issues.

Let the judge tell him to pay damages.I'd make it clear to the guy what road you're taking and allow him an easy way out or he can choose the hard way.

In my lease: "Do not paint or repair anything without my permission."

If this isn't a required utility we can choose to do nothing and perhaps a tenant isn't even interested in a land line.

I can understand why he failed me.What I can't understand is the inspector was leaving, looked at the recepticles (they were trash before..painted over...chipped prongs) & says, "that's gonna fail too." why?

And you can take your time painting or doing the lawn.