Here is how to handle this: 1) Apply lawyer-assisted size 13 legal boot to posterior of said dog and owner. 

We reviewed this lease with our lawyer during due diligence, and he said that it would be tough to get out of it through legal methods, but that we should try other methods.  

-Make sure the math works in regards to cash flow (perfect this by practicing daily) BP has numerous calculators in the TOOLS section- Get great systems in place - contracters, cpa, lawyers, real estate agent, accountants , rental documents prior to closing a deal etc- When taking a loan consider using leverage i.e. fha loan (3.5%), if youre a veteran (0%) percent down - make sure to include the associated PMI (mortgage insurance) in your calculations for cashflow that i spoke of in tip #3.Im a newbie myself and i am currently in my first contract for a MFH.

Even if it is a bogus claim, you or your company has to argue the case (Lawyers fees).  

I spoke to the lawyers and apparently the state has come to a decision regarding the seller's liabilities so an escrow wont be necessary .

Theres also REIAs that investors attend to meet lawyers, contractors and subs, accountants, insurance agents, hard money, etc.

The lease is drafted by a local lawyer and it has a very detailed section saying the tenants are not allowed to smoking in there.   

I rented to a young guy who was an lawyer in the State AG office.

Then see if you can have a real estate lawyer approve it for a small fee as well. 

Most auto policies include a defense obligation that means If there is a possibility that the auto policy covers the loss, the insurer is likely obligated to hire a lawyer to defend your friend against any suit, and/or settle it within the policy limits.