However, the Most alarming thing is they have allowed the water bill (they pay for all utilities, but the city bills the water to me) to mount over $2k over the last several months.

@Mario CastellanosBIG assumption but if accurate it means the property is under water meaning they owe more money on the property than it is worthThey would not be able to sell it without lender permission essentially.

The zip codes are 39211 and 39047.Would you say your comments hold water for those zip codes?

It was the 'water master's house'--the person responsible for diverting the Colorado River water to the different properties/farms. 

If landlord pays water/sewer, and with more occupants you know you will see higher water usage, think you could make a logical case for some additional rent or per person fee to cover that. 

Problem with including utilities in the rent is some tenants can abuse it (eg leave water running, windows open, etc).

Water & Sewer Service7.

However, here’s the catch with roofs: if it gets to the point where wind or water can creep in, small leaks can become big problems fast.

A bit surprisingly it has resulted in jurisdictions contemplating it, but the only San Diego jurisdiction that I have heard so much as discuss it is spring valley.  

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