Hi Carrie,With a fourplex, I assume you are a cashflow investor in this property or using it for net worth purposes.(1) Those swapbacks are a pain to get furniture up and down.(2) Those swapbacks are a boon to out of shape people who need a rest to climb stairs.The metal with cement treads are used in many larger multi-family.

The lock to the lower level of your 17th unit that a bunch of pirates raided using lead tipped swords to break in and steal you unmatching furniture.

He also must meet your list of criteria upon move-out:  leave quietly, no damage to the property, in relatively clean condition, move his furniture out.  

They will probably want as much allocation into FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipement - the non-1031able parts) so they get quicker depreciation. 

Prices for a broad swath of goods and services rose by record amounts in April: used cars and trucks, tires, computers, televisions, furniture, toys, computers and airline fares, among other things.

@Brian Garlingtonhe sounded like he likes the house, landlord, gardener etc, and he said i have lots of furniture etc and would like to stay, he is inclining towards finding a new roommate.but I would prefer him to leave. so how to inform him in a way he leave the place nicely.

also , If I return it, her furniture is there . should I charge her for storage during the time she is away ? 

Left the front door open, some furniture on the street, trash and more.

Where is the best place to get furniture that will last a good few years? 

A separate agreement for the purchase of the furniture.