Sadly we have encountered this and worse - plumbing run on the cold side of an insulated wall - in properties we have purchased.The dripping faucet is the "common knowledge" with which we all grew-up, however in extreme cold you need a steady stream (dribble) of water to provide enough volume to slow the freeze, even then a prolonged bout of extreme cold (say a week between -40 & -10F) the pipes will eventually freeze through.

They would have pulled every trick to prolong the case.getting them out in 1.5 weeks was a major victory.

Also, the program you applied for which, we have asked for documents you have denied or prolonged giving us the documents.

Catching minor issues before they become huge problems can save you lots of money and prolong the life of your systems.  

If not already treated, even some oil or deck treatment on the deck boards would maybe lessen the gap, plus it'll prolong the life of the deck.

I feel bad for all people involved, but staying there just prolongs this.

I’d also like to avoid a prolonged land contract/loan situation.Is there anything to prevent the following scenario from playing out, provided the seller agreed to the terms?

If you stop the eviction by accepting partial rent or whatever you prolong the process.

Also, you may potential be leasing to a tenant that is not only comfortable with navigating through the eviction process but also skilled at how to prolong the eviction through actions such calling code enforcement for mold, claiming there is vital maintenance not corrected by landlord......If you are in even a mildly good rental area I would take a chance on younger folks with no rental history before I gambled with someone that has proved they are potential to not pay.

Then to prolong it until she could get her tax money she went to rent escrow and opened a case.