There are code issues, If there is an accident the LL is responsible regardless of who did the work and the tenant may take the attitude that it is just for now anyway.

Maybe letting them know this will affect their credit, might change their attitude. 

On living with tenants--your attitude will determine the outcome. 

I love the positive attitude.

Second, I come from a lower middle class family and have that kind of attitude with my money. 

When an inexperienced layman trys to GC a medium size project with the attitude “how hard can it be?”

That's a great attitude and strategic response.

I strongly disagree with the police state attitude of the “greater good” attitude.

I wouldn't brush it off so quickly, I know people participating who are actively organizing their neighbors, it would be wise to keep an eye on the attitudes in our respective areas and be prepared for what could be a challenge for ma's, pa's, and companies alike. 

I think your problem is that you don’t value money (easy come easy go attitude).