WOW...that nailed it....and yes you are missing the point Rashi, and the quote above from Levi completely explains it.  

These people never dealt with a hairdresser, or nail-tech?

@Joshua FrostYou have done the correct math, but as Allen mentioned it's all about nailing down the ARV correctly.  

You hit the nail on the head though, there's nothing like taking a property that was disgusting, vacant, and dragging down a neighborhood and turning it into a nice place that someone can live. 

My best guess is that it's some kind of adhesive and the builder went cheap on nailing the subfloor in.

They may also specifically allow things like small nail holes.I assume I will have to paint in between each tenant and are happy on that rare occasion that I don't have to. 

For example, nail holes and scratches on the floor from dragging furniture are things that will come out of the deposit.

Simply screwing, nailing, or bolting the deck together (butt-joint style) is NOT good enough to hold together load bearing decks since over time they weaken and snap at the most inopportune moment.Back in 2003 a Chicago area deck collapsed - killing thirteen.

The 10% discount HD gives military has a cap on it.

I'm sure it doesn't matter if they refuse anything.notices do not need to be signed or acknowledged.If you see them in person, and they refuse to accept, you can just leave it on the floor at their feet.If they don't open the door, you nail and mail.It's really an honor system, where you promise under penalty of perjury that you did serve the notice.