Some may be fixed with a well placed screw, but in other cases there isn't much you can do without pulling up parts of the hardwood floors.The best fix is, unfortunately, a pretty big job.

. - Learning lesson, go to the city yourself or call to make sure they're not lying to you.After a year and 3 months long (having threatened to fire him multiple times) we finally finished.I budgeted 6 months of no rental income but got screwed since it was 1 year and 3 months.. 

screw driver. 

My first time I rented to someone because I was using just my heart and bias and I got screwed over big time.

Personally, I would estimate there's a 100% chance they're going to screw you.

No matter who or if it gets screwed up, our system is built to self correct.

I’ve been screwed so many times and don’t want to you to.

But if you are supplying all items: the inventory list will include drywall/cement board, screws, corner beads, mortar, tiles, grout, sealer, cabinets, appliances, countertops, electric boxes, ROMEX wiring, likely both 3 and 4 wire and in typically 16 gauge could vary.  

Also, why would the landlord agree with the tenant to transfer the assistance payment if they knew doing so was illegal/fraudulent, especially when they can just pocket it and tell the tenant to screw off.

Your partner is screwing you, it's just a question of how long it will take you to realize this.2nd question is what will you do about it after you figure it out and accept the truth.Also, many people want to take the easy route and stay in the rut they are comfortable with.