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.$279 - ZINUS 14 Inch Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress, King - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CKYZJY5T?

During one of my rehabs they made me replace a brand new window I installed because it was 2 inches short from code.

We have had to put 1/4 inch wire mesh around the base of more than a few units to control mice / rat issues.  

Hire a landscaper or drainage contractor to fix the yard’s grading so surface water flows away from the foundation (ideally six inches of drop over ten feet).

Dig up a much as of the grass as you can in the area you don't want it to grow, hit any remaining roots with a 41% glyphosate (roundup) solution, cover the area in about 3-6 inches of mulch, then spot spray any grass that pops up later.

If you do decide on a game room, make sure everything of value is raised from the floor at least 3-6 inches, especially anything electronic.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

THis will continue and get worse if you continue to let it continue, meaning you give an inch they take a mile and it boils down to if you allow it. if you do cool but do not complain when they keep missing payments - get an attorney to file for eviction (or your property manager) and get it done. 

Quote from @Sriram Suri: Thanks for the info Ghassan, as you said 1.6 inches is more than half of what is permissible, i would prefer to get out of this house and get my money back.

And unfortunately, cities won't move an inch without that paperwork being current.Your instincts were right to call the city directly  that’s often the fastest way to figure out the real holdup when contractors go quiet.