Easy Room Mate

Grasshopper asked:


I need to put a carport on a rent house. What is the cost difference between metal detached and traditional that is attached to the house with matching shingles, etc. How much would I expect to pay a contractor and what kind of contractor would do a carport? Would a roofer do one?
It is a two car carport.
This is my rent house. I own it.
Usually the contractor gets the necessary building permits from the city, but that is not the question.

Daron

Troubled renter asked:


Me and my girlfriend just moved into a rent house. The previous tenants had many dogs and the carpet smells of animal urine. Even after they have been profesionally cleaned the carpet in many spots still smells of animal urine. I was wondering whether this was a health hazard, and could the landlord be forced by law to replace the carpet. We have just moved in and have payed first months rent. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We live in Texas as well, maybe the laws are different. Thanks again!

Neilla