My lease says smoking inside is excessive wear and tear.My last tenant was a smoker.

Since inventory has dried up and the MLS is very competitive, I have to again pay for marketing.

The vibe I'm getting from online research is that--despite the nuisance reasons mentioned above--I'm better off hoping to get a quick settlement so that I don't get drained dry while they ride the wave of pro bono legal support.

And that if there is damage in excess of the deposit you can keep some of the prepaid rent to cover that damage.Finally, and this is where I have the most heartburn, this person is willing to sign up to spend 50-55% of their gross income on housing.

Well, if push really comes to shove they can put a lein on your property, foreclose, sell it to the highest bidder, take the amount of their lein and send you the excess.

Pool, clubhouse etc I have actually been there once and the park was clean and well kept. 1400 sq ft 3/2 remodeled to dry wall 11/2 years ago.

.-- Are your properties experiencing what some may consider excessive wear and tear?

Just because someone creates a rule to protect from excesses doesn't make the rule correct in all situations or for all purposes.

Suggestions or steps to take before B-Dry or other waterproofing?

Wait for it to dry between coats.