If you can point to actual staff time, marketing expenses, and overhead caused by an early termination, it’s much easier to defend a flat re-letting fee even if the unit gets re-rented quickly.When tenants disappear or simply stop paying, the bigger issue is whether chasing them through the courts is worth the time and money.

Then watch closely to see how much more damage the dog is causing to determine if you want to end the lease early.

Some carriers will cover over flow on the standard policy but you will need to add sewer and drain back up as an a-la-carte coverage.Example: Backed up clogged toilet = over flowA high water event in the city causing the drains to back up into your basement = reverse flowConfusing?

Quote from @Jules Aton:I have no clue what infestation is considered but it sounds to me like the guests caused significant damage to your property and business.  

Forcing it usually causes delays or retrades.Know your downside: If valuation or leverage comes in lower, is there still a path forward without panic?

So if visitation was down 700k what was the cause for this? 

They’re things like:Guest-caused damage that isn’t clearly vandalismLiability claims where coverage interpretation gets trickyLoss of income disputes after partial damageCarrier non-renewals after a claim because STR wasn’t their ideal riskAirbnb/VRBO coverage is helpful, but it’s secondary and conditional.

You’re spot on—the market is no longer about "buying NYC" generally, but about navigating specific asset sizes.Crossing the 10-unit mark (total ownership across NY State) is the major tripwire for Good Cause Eviction laws.

.* The Complexity: The tenant has historically denied the behavior and has pre-emptively claimed "harassment" and "retaliation"My Goal:I am planning to issue a 60-day "No-Cause" Notice to Quit to regain possession for my family’s quiet enjoyment.

Is it primarily one property that is causing the most issues?