If these folks haven't been seen smoking on the premises (which is a stretch of a policy, in my opinion, to include the exterior), why jump to the conclusion that they do so inside as well?

I'll bet it's a major consideration for families (behind safety and school district).

The 3115 is "Application for Change in Accounting Method" and the accounting method he would be changing is to go from a policy of not deducting depreciation to a policy of deducting it.  

I get it that there should be basic protections of health and safety and liveable standards. 

I admit that being in my neck of the woods sometimes makes me scratch my head at some of the West Coast policies.

If she doesn't remove the dog then file for "cause" failure to control her animal, you have the reports.Honestly your rental business is in my opinion in a kind of jeopardy, if this dog attacks another person on your property and you have not taken steps to remove it or notified tenant to have it removed I would guess who is the injured going to also sue.. guess who...you... at a minimum the tenants should have a insurance policy on their dog and you should have record of that along with vaccinations.Security deposit is refunded within the guidelines your state requires, once tenant is gone. 

The auction company will tell you that the property comes with clear title and that they have a title insurance policy, I was told that is really to protect them, not you.

Maybe an umbrella policy would be all you need or maybe I trust is a better option.

That said most inspectors want to point out safety items that may not have been code, but are now.

Owning but no possessing: the new owner (bid winner) CAN'T take possession of the property till the barment procedure is done (12 months + 45-60 days).Insurance: not many ins company will write a policy for tax sale deed.