Have they said when the smoke or where the smoke is more noticeable, In a complex I managed a patio smokers fumes went right up and in the above units door.. it's hard to control, best to eliminate if possible.. any cigarette use in common areas is lease infraction, so no halls, laundry rooms, ect for that. 

Costs can really spiral out of control when you not only have to renovate, but also undo someone else's crappy renovation attempts.

Jorge, would I still generate qualified calls from renters (tenant/buyers) for my rent-to own homes I control? 

I just shake my head in disbelief at the overreach of inept government trying to control others businesses.

Also, it gives them control of their issues.

Hey BP,I found out that is possible to remove a unit from Rent Control if you do "Substantial Rehabilitation" Substantial Rehabilitation:This applies only to entire buildings.

No cause eviction, rent control, limited security deposit, moving fees...what else?

Are you trying to assist the implementation/expansion of rent control and anti-landlord sentiment?

i'd suggest looking into 1031 exchange (quick google search would explain it more than me typing on this silly device)....

Even though it's definitely a seller's market, the fact that you can get in for 0% down, to control a $750K SFH is a great strategy, considering that prices roughly double every 10 years here.