So I figured instead of trying to go through all the court nonsense I would just say I have no intention of extending this.

I am OR landlord.my previous tenant had bad intentions, he started accusing me of 1 thing or the other for last 4 months and I did not renew his lease. now he has accused me of retaliation and sent me demand letter without specifying any amounts, he doesn't want to discuss anything but sue me for large sums of damages.

Many people will surprise you at their offers to help out someone with good intentions striving for success! 

@Brit Hale I think the intent of his reply was to illlustrate a reference to light cosmetic work may require a permit.

A local attorney that deals with them is of course the best source.Sellers routinely have to sign affidavits attesting to no such disputes, and to indemnify the buyer, for whatever that is worth.I’d speak with the contractor, get a feel for his intentions, after learning the potential consequence, go from there.

It is my intention to continue to use it for STR and it should pay for the entire mortgage. 

Since the buyer has equitable, but not legal title, the seller can have additional liens placed on the property, either intentionally or unintentionally, and although legally obligated to have those liens removed he may not have the means or incentive to do so.The buyer is relying on the seller to transfer title at some future point in time.

Now if you bought your home as a house hack, or with the intention to make a profit, I guess that would qualify you as well. 

Therefore, you will likely have to make the intent of the person who is giving you the gift has no intent of seeking repayment.  

I started with the same intention  that I would start small with single families and then grow into multifamily!