Duplex tenants pay for lawn mowing?

[Mike D.]

I'm considering buying a couple duplexes and am curious if it is customary for the tenants to do their own lawn mowing? The duplexes are 2 bed 1 bath, no garage. Rent is $550-$650 per side. Any suggestions or experiences would be great. Thanks.

[Jason Hirko]

Here's what I do:

A neighborhoods - I pay

B neighborhoods - they pay

C neighborhoods - they do it themselves

D neighborhoods - I replace the grass with gravel