I sent money in on August 15 and it was redeemed on September 4....hmmmThis official has requested that I send in my copy of the Tax Certificate Sale and they will refund my money...no interest.Is there something I could have done to prevent this?

The Capitalistic force that is America PLUS the evolution and disruption of technology in Real Estate will be the major challenges preventing such as a ban. 

While I get that it needs to show that the loan is covered and not an issues, just a couple thousand more higher (still below top end of the house) would have prevented this.

I can set min and max temps (I have 68 min during AC use), they have different levels that you can lock out to prevent someone changing them, but I've never used this option.

I had a new home built in 2014 and it happened there, too.Yes, it is their responsibility to wipe up that water and prevent mold.

Certain jurisdictions seem to prevent insurance companies from discriminating based on housing assistance.  

Essentially we are realizing the need to diversify and encourage guests to book through us directly instead of the VRBOs and Airbnb but still incorporate those calendars through html links or whatever to prevent double bookings. 

In my experience, you normally don't have to wall it off unless it's in a sleeping area.If they do require something, the inspector can usually give you suggestions which may prevent you from getting a contractor that tries to pull the wool over your eyes.

Assuming the lot is in a zoned area, and you can put a structure on it that meets all requirements, it is highly unlikely you can be prevented from building there as it would amount to seizure of property without due process (i.e., zoning you out of existence).

We use a service to give us real time Vacancy Status but regulations prevent the USPS from giving out list.