Candidly I think the best option is some kind of dedicated scratching post, and or a "disposable" or "replaceable" piece of leather or material that goes where the cats are scratching. 

Whether you're acquiring, disposing, or looking for a way to structure a creative win-win, I'm always open to collaborating on deals.I bring strong analytical support, accurate MAO calculations, and real market comps using tools like PropStream, Privy, DealMachine, and more.

Things like "no disturbing the peace"... mandatory quiet hours between 9pm & 7am for instance, what can and can't be stored outside, and where it must be kept (bikes, toys, etc), how trash is to be disposed of,  no loud music that can be heard in another unit, etc.  

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., tearing out old HVAC, roof, cabinets), you may be eligible to:Write off the remaining undepreciated basis of those disposed assetsThis can create an immediate deduction separate from bonus depreciationOnly available if tracked properly — another reason to work with a cost seg and tax professional up frontRecommendationsEngage a cost seg provider who has experience with inherited properties and renovations — they can advise on timing, basis allocation, and potential for partial dispositions.Coordinate with a real estate-savvy CPA to align cost seg timing with your tax goals (e.g., offsetting 2025 W-2 or capital gain income).Track all renovation costs (materials, labor, contracts).

Although then you are looking at demolition and disposal fees and permits probably, in addition to the new permit(s) for the new ADU.  

They should provide you with a title commitment that will show all items they'll require to be disposed of before a policy will be issued. 

., 30 days) after the tenant’s death before terminating the lease, allowing the estate time to manage affairs.Dealing with Belongings:Do not immediately dispose of the tenant’s personal property.

Through my work with GPIG LLC, I’ve assisted investors with: Acquiring tax deed properties and navigating the tax title certification processRecovering surplus/excess funds left over after foreclosure or tax salesWholesaling hard-to-sell assets and connecting buyers with verified off-market deals  If you’re exploring Alabama (especially Jefferson County or nearby areas), I’d be happy to answer questions about: How Alabama’s tax deed system works and what to look out forGetting a tax title certificate and eventually securing title insuranceHow to check if surplus funds are owed to you or your seller after a foreclosure or tax auctionCreative strategies for sourcing and disposing of off-market deals legally and effectively  I love connecting with other investors and sharing resources.

Ensuring tenants are clean & disposing trash or food waste is important.