Consider renting a storage area for excess stuff (even basement stuff if applicable), and if you're not sure if it's clutter, get an independent 3rd party opinion.

I'd prefer a gorgeous 5th Wheel and invest the excess, or more properties.

I think holding them to the lease could have back-fired, since they were in the property and could have done damage in excess of the remaining rent. 

I have seen similar applications in Detroit where mixed use developments in excess of $20m were able to obtain a combination of brownfield tax credits, state and federal matching grants, and state revitalization funding.

They typically sub-contract all work so the sewer contractor was in the wrong.Also, on that house, a radon gas fan was installed backwards, so the air was pumped into the house rather than out of the house, which resulted in excessive humidity throughout the house until the fan was re-installed.Unfortunately, bad things do happen and it's important to be prepared.  

Please also verify the accuracy of this information at the time you are considering these options as guidelines change.price Decorating allowancesRepair allowancesMoving costsNote—a dollar for dollar sales price reduction is also required for - Excess rent credit and gift funds not meeting FHA requirements Contributions exceeding the actual cost of prepaid expenses, discount points and other financing concessions Credit Requirements Required is 600.

Some of my clients had claims in excess of 20k (several different clients with claims from 20k-40k).

Since this is a pretty sizable building the issues might need in excess of 100K.

And with an ounce of excess, share the wealth and education with anyone who has a seemingly "bad" life and/or childhood.

If the tenant doesn't buy the house the option money and the excess rent payments are lost.