I don't expect Scenario 1 to happen easily, but if we can have a couple conversations and spend a few bucks to get us close to that scenario, we'll be far better off than if we take a confrontational stance and motivate him to push us all into Scenario 2.In any case, we'll get something started tomorrow.

Would love any other insight or tips as we confront this issue. 

The simple answer is to confront them with your concerns.

They are pretty thug -ish too, which might compromise my safety if I need to confront them to leave.My agent is telling me that the only way to actually get her out of the unit is if I need to move one of my family members in to it.

When confronted with this, I often install some ducted AC and leave the radiators.

This is upsetting a lot of people and these contractors are being confronted when home owners report them.

I'm quite sure she will not tell me the truth when I confront her.

I wouldn't be surprised that when confronted with this that she just up and disappears. 

The person needs a contractors license to perform the work he did and can be fined tens of thousands .a handyman can not do work that needs a permit or is over a $1000 bucks When confronted he will remove the lien or face the consequences

I recently rented to a retired teacher and I confronted her about my concerns that her pension and SS were just shy of 3x.