The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

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Your attorney will just need to write a letter and ask for an extension if you can get your inspector lined up in the first 5 days.Definitely reach out to Anthony Pope with AP inspections. 

What is required  varies by state so the best process is to put the request in writing with documented temperatures that the HVAC is heating to. 

I've tried various things: shorter inspection time period (typically it's 10 days here, and if you do a 3 or 5 day inspection time you can be attractive b/c the seller can get it back on market quicker if you find something you don't like during inspection period); non-refundable earnest money (maybe $1000 of money that you will not get back for any reason on your side - not if the seller breaches-- should the offer not go to completion - this shows you are an extremely interested buyer, but you could lose the money, so use cautiously and with the advice of your agent who knows how to correctly write that into the contract); put a limit on the repair request no required by lender - cap it at $0/as-is, or $500; a higher earnest money - like $5000, shows you are serious.

Seller needs to agree in writing that they will cooperate, sign the forms, show up for hearings.

Only communicate in writing, do not speak to the tenant verbally since that won't hold up in court (if you end up in that direction). 

I try and avoid writing 4 figure checks if I can :) they may be thinking of this as just a timing issue.

Track it, and have a consequence for failing to meet the deadling.My renewal offer will say, "If I do not receive your decision in writing by close of business on November 30th, your lease will automatically convert to a month-to-month lease at the current rate plus 20%."

My idea was to virtually drive for dollars with street view, write down addresses with 2+ mailboxes and send them a pretty custom typed hand stuffed letter asking if they wanted to sell, or connect.Made a small sample list (50 contacts) Sent it off to be skip traced, and got back phone numbers when I was expecting mailing addresses (.20 cents per name).