[Icemaster]

Only applies to Ohio, but:

Unless they're late on the rent or grossly violate the lease, you're pretty much stuck. I've had similar experiences with tenants, all I can tell you to do is to document document document. Respond each time, however there's nothing sez you can't make life as difficult for them as they are for you.

Example:

"we want you to paint the apartment 'cause we're worried about lead paint and the kids..."

"Sure, I'd be glad to do so. However since I or the painter can't accept any liability for your posessions during construction, you'll have to move out for a month while it's being painted. Don't worry, I'll only charge you half a months rent during that time."

Easier than trying to explain to them that the apartment had been painted two months prior - before they moved in.

Look for any loophole that you can use - don't let the lawyer aspect get in your face, that's what most of them live on. There's nothing to say you can't offer her the deposit back if she wants to move out. I've done that too. Just get and do everything in writing.

Oh, and call your lawyer as well.