I advise very strict accounting and no less than weekly meetings to ensure everyone stays on the same page.

I have a good relationship with the code enforcement officer in the city, so he joined me for the tour. 

Look into your state or local property code about what you can do about a slum lord.

If these are in mint condition... the electrical will no longer meet code, and I recommend re-wiring.The plumbing is a toss up, sometimes we scope lines and they are clean as a whistle; sometimes we scope lines and a 4" pipe has an effective inner diameter of 1/4"... just depends. 

Or same with leasing.If you job is very strict in terms of schedule I can see it being a bit more stressful and hard to manage any properties.

But there might also be a good reason for it that they can explain.Some other things that might apply to your deal as you head towards closing:- Typically there's some kind of review of the preliminary title report (to show any encroachments, liens on the property that will be paid off by escrow at closing, any covenants/codes/restrictions that are recorded on the property, etc.)

This may be a code violation issue.

Originally posted by @Peter Walther:Originally posted by @Steve Vaughan: As long as the Grantee entity strictly meets the definition of Insured as shown in your title policy you should not impair the coverage.Thanks.

The detainer filing will cause a snowball of grief on them and unless they can prove to a judges satisfaction that they have rights to adverse possession, they may be arrested for criminal trespassing (penal code 602 PC) as they are removed. 

Just a heads up, she didn't sign any lease agreement or documentation for anything (which she was already lectured), so I'm here strictly for advice on how to get a deposit back and I appreciate anyone for taking the time to read and reply to this.Summary-Sister was looking for a place to rent.