Here is a possible compromise, will the tenant let you record a video now?  

I'd consider two options:1- look for bigger home for yourself (compromise on budget, via location, size, etc.) so it's not too,expensive.

I compromised on 12'.

The problem is that as a home, it comes with some compromises.

Also, if the sill is that bad, I would imagine the studs and siding are also compromised.  

I had to explain to them that not only have they compromised the corporate veil, but if I were just an employee, this money was now mine to walk away with!  

Most of the time are small compromises, but still annoyances.”

Most of the time are small compromises, but still annoyances.”

I think you are headed in that direction so I'm not suggesting you compromise on that but just to be aware that "well updated" for you might not be a requirement for many others.

After reading Set For Life I was amped up to cut spending in the areas of our life where we spend the most money, but I haven't been able to find a good compromise that the wife can live with.