Take the money. I've had seemingly irrational guests who paid vast amounts to stay. Of course, there is the possibility of having to evict. Consult your local landlord tenant laws before committing.
Property taxes serve an essential function. They ensure that land gets developed and does not sit idle. I hate paying them, and this will be popular, but the end result is poor.
Never agree to a search. If they have probable cause they will do it regardless of consent. If they do not then they will let you go. They would not be asking if they had cause. The less you say the better. Be polite but firm and they will piss off.
More CO2 released by Canadian wildfires this summer than the USA and CAN combined for the last 10 years from transport and industry. Puts CAGW goals in perspective, doesn't it?
You know who has really high tariffs to protect domestic automakers? India has long had these. It's biggest automotive company is Tata Motors. No one else buys these cars because they are crap. They do not need to be competitive because they are protected.