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Hello all, I have 2 cameras installed in common areas at my rental property (1 looking at Driveway, 1 in the basement looking at laundry). Those cameras were installed with notices to all tenants, there is a sign next to them and they are not hidden. The cameras are repeatedly being unplugged via my blind spots by one of my tenants (I strongly suspect), I just don't have concrete proof (blind spots) to officially accuse anyone. I plan on moving the cameras to shrink my blind spots but if I catch the tenant (or tenant 's guest) in the act, what is the proper reaction?

***FYI, the cameras are being unplugged to violate specific lease rules I am not going to mention here (my suspicion).

 yes, it is a multi-family! Would you be concerned about liability issues?

 I did not think about that, what if I were to create a contract stating that I should not be held liable for any incidents. Do you think that would cover the bases?

My new tenant has offered to clean up snow on the sidewalks, parking lot driveways during the snow season for a reduction in rent. I am wondering what your thoughts are on it. My first thought was IF I allow this and get a "contract" with him, it would be a case-by-case basis where the payments would be made per occasion, or per snowstorms, not a reduction in the rent. Let me know your thoughts and opinions. 

 that's what I was leaning towards, thank you!

 I believe they are coming from nearby properties and finding their ways into mine through small holes in the basement. I've started covering those holes, but I need to lay the traps in the units to catch the ones already there, but I am not sure about who should throw away any mouse I catch. 

I have a mice issue at my property and tenants on all 3 floors are complaining. I called an exterminator, and their only proposal was to seal off holes and lay traps on all floors. So, I've decided to do that work myself but after the traps are laid and when the mice are caught, should the tenants be responsible for throwing them away or should I instruct tenants to leave them in a dedicated area for me to throw away?

 No, I have not but I will look into it! Thank you!

 I was thinking of Venmo and Zelle too! Just wanted to see how many others are using either one of them. But thank you for the recommendation!