I would say that strictly as a long term rental that I would pass on this one. $50 per door is too low on a 3 unit property.

It may depended on whether they are actually employees, or independent subcontractors as per Ca law.

If there are city laws or ordinances or whatever, they should be carried out consistently, to everyone, not just a few people here and there.

Municipalities must follow state law too, I've found to get the finance department moving, instead of calling them I call the city attorney and tell them they are holding up my sale, that usually means he will call to get things done IAW state law time lines for the release of liens. :)

I think all the new laws need to be tried and tested to make sure all the big boys are following the rules.

Does your lease and local law allow late fees?

As long as they had a means of heating their home to acceptable temperatures And you fixed the problem within as reasonable time period according to state law then I do not see that you would be required to pay anything towards it legally.

I'm speaking strictly for the state of Colorado, you have to be denied coverage by 3 admitted carriers before you can go the E&S (non-admitted) route, and typically E&S policies are more expensive, but perhaps you could get a short term policy that would cover you until you can get the roof fixed, and then go back to your prior carrier...if you still wanted to do business with them.

Property3 bed 1.5 bath 1,248 sq. ft. house on 6,577 sq. ft. lot852 sq. ft. unfinished basement (can finish and convert into mother in law?)

My former brother-in-law is an attorney who closes about half of the transactions in Lauderdale County and does quite a bit of business in Tipton also so I could check with him if you need further assistance.