Many states allow electronic filing of court cases.

If they fine you, file a notice to correct and include the fine.

I am not an attorney.There is currently a WA STATEWIDE moratorium on evictions and other actions by landlords to enforce collection of rent through June 4th:   https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/20-19.1%20-%20COVID-19%20Moratorium%20on%20Evictions%20Extension%20%28tmp%29.pdf?

Last I checked, they still had an income and net worth test, but even lower middle class people could qualify.That being said and to Chris's point, regulatory filings and operating costs on such a venture can add up. 

In this case, the break is available to people who claim the standard deduction, which is $12,400 for singles or $24,800 for married-filing jointly in 2020.The House passed the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill last week.In particular, legislators are calling for a “partial above the line deduction” for charitable contributions.

they will take care of hiring a title company and filings with Erie County.. your cost will be minimal. 

According to legal zoom:"For owners of rental or investment real estate, it’s common to form a limited liability company and transfer title to the property from the individual owner to the LLC.Transferring property to an LLC can limit your personal liability if someone is injured on the property and files a lawsuit against the property owner.

They advised me to tell the owner of the unit to file a claim on their insurance.

@Elliott Back 100% his autoInsurance is the policy that would cover this type of claim.If his auto insurance company determines you were negligent with the care of the tree, you would then file it under your landlord policy.

@Char BachehTypically no you do not need to open a new business you just file your existing company in NJ as a foreign entity.