Would've loved to have sold it back in the fall, but I had a bad bout with a tenant who just flat out refused to leave: she stopped paying rent, tried to use city code complaints to justify non-payment, refused a cash-for-keys offer back in June when the writing was on the wall, and wouldn't leave after her lease was terminated at the end of Sept.

Fees should be clearly stated, easy to understand, and justifiable.

I do not see how they can justify it.  

Ok @Bill Denney, IMHO, you never rely on appreciation or even equity (as long as it isn't negative) to justify a poor performing STR.If you build a house and you have maybe 5 or 10% equity, you are on the plus side.

If you perceive no risk and you believe you are justified then you will do what you will do.

The cost to make the repair would significantly reduce their potential profit, or worse they couldn't sell it because the ARV wouldn't justify the repair.    

How do you justify this bill?

A HUGE thank you to anyone willing to share any knowledge, tips, tricks of the trade.This would be property #3 but the first I've encountered where the appraisal is less then the offer price.Gratefully, Dan You can dispute the appraisal if you can find comps to justify a high value. 

If it's a decreased management fee, well it may be justified... unless you don't want them managing your rental when it's vacant i.e. continuing to schedule mowing, plowing, coordinating maintenance, conducting vacancy security inspections, etc. etc.

Is your return high enough to justify the work involved with a rental?