No wiggle room there.Chicago also has rules about punitive damages in multiple amounts of the damage deposit if the tenants prevail.

Always test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it won't damage the material.

It seems that the ever-increasing Airbnb and VRBO fees are finally moving the needle, causing guests to shop for direct bookings.  

You have no way to collect for damages?

He sued them and won 5 mil for damages.

I want to make this transition as smooth as possible and avoid stepping in as the “bad guy” trying to change rules or expectations.What’s the best way to structure my offer so I can get vacant possession without causing stress for the tenant or the seller?

I've heard that causes some sellers to balk because they think they are getting played.  

Will a large hole (the size of my torso) in plaster, exposing laths, cause the appraiser to not approve the property?

No damages, but obviously a significant disruption.That unit has now been back on the market for the past two months, and we still haven’t received a single qualified long-term application.

And I suspect when you buy these there was probably 500 to 800 bucks a year to be set aside for turn over.. so you may have a little more damage than what you should have expected..