They also got rid of drug court diversion and they don't enforce trespassing laws.

I am not worried on my end, but I understand the sellers concern, and I just want to find a solution that will legally enforce me to hold up my end of the agreement, and have it structured in the event that I didn’t, the seller can get the property back ASAP.

I would like to enforce the contract and have tenant pay.

As the city works to try and figure out how to interpret and enforce these rules, I want everyone to be aware of some of the information out there right now.

My take on it - I think the code enforcement is driven by hotels, which St Pete by and large does not have (yet).

And I know of at least 2 other individuals from state level enforcement from 2 different states that are here too.But Im 95% sure the op of this thread is using a fake name.

Check with the county permit office or code enforcement to find out the laws.

The public needs to be able to trust that the home they are renting is safe and that any repairs, lease enforcement, and other issues such as their security deposit will all be handled ethically. 

A great property manager will be focused on operating safe, profitable rentals...that's not to say they will be loved, I feel that a property manager has the unenviable job of holding the owner accountable to maintain their property while enforcing the terms of the lease agreement with the tenant.

@Louis Van Der WesthuizenYou can pay a lien search company.Find out if municipality ties utility liens to folio or owner.Local property appraiser website for tax owedLocal clerk of courts to investigate hoa liens, mechanical (some of these get wiped out but you need to find out if so)Local building department for code enforcement cases open, being fined, liens.Local neighborhood compliance if applicable for Lawn not beingcmaintained, mosquitos in pool, trash , etc.