Hello BP,We recently acquired a condo in  Falls Church,VA area through court house for flipping.The owner/occupant was a old lady did not move out after we purchase the unit.While we are in legal process to get possession, i received a call from the HOA today that the neighbors of this unit observed a foul smell and called the police to see what is going on.we are breaking the lock as soon police arrive and get into the property.The smell could be from the leftover food or could be anything.To prepare for a worst case, i am trying to understand how to deal with the situation and get some affordable master cleaner referrals.Thank you,Vinod.

3) or do I need a new lease altogether?

There are many, and I moved into a 2 bed/2 bath apartment leased for 12 months by 1 person (the only person on primary lease).

The thing is wasps are quite common in Denver and when leasing the property I specifically elected not to pay for any sort of regular Pest control for insects and bugs, such as Orkin, etc. 

@Matthew Stanizzi I think it would be helpful here to see your deal analysis here- it also depends if you are inheriting tenant and if they have leases or they are a taw-  also if its lead certified, separate utilities, if the rents are below market you want to consider your plan on raising them over time as well 

I have agreed to a 6 month lease with deposit.

Heck, not only did I secure a tenant for a 2 year lease, she paid first 6 months rent at once, before I even owned the property. 

Would the required disclosures on the lease protect me?

Also, remember that this name will be on leases and the tenants will make checks or money orders out to this LLC name.

I am in the same boat but the thing I am working on is to find those deals with owner financing, wrap- around mortgages or lease options.