Hi everyone,As we all know this Coronavirus has had a major impact on our daily routine.

The greatest lesson was to learn to be uncomfortable!

Do a routine inspection, check the plumbing under the sinks, check the drains for free flow, check for running toilets, check the base of the toilet for leaking flange seal, dripping faucets, change the furnace filter, inspect the attic for potential roof leaks, check the condensate pan under the HVAC, check the pan under the water heater.Common sources of smells are pets (especially cats), kids peeing somewhere other than the toilet, garbage/refuse not being properly disposed of, plumbing issues.

They still have the "uncomfortable" rule.

I was just made aware that Philadelphia L&I has given an update on a new extended shut down date of Friday March 27 at 5pm for construction work.It appears that "routine maintenance and repair of existing buildings is exempted from the order and may continue."

Not one tenant agreed with me.Although I find it easier to address a problem "head on" I think most people are wired to avoid "conflict".It's not easy for most people to willingly place themselves in uncomfortable situations.The stress, due to lack of information, is mounting everyday, for both landlords and tenants.I do agree with a previous poster about the need to (find a way) to be equitable *when* working on a solution, even with so many variables in tenant's circumstances.Even tenants that aren't particularly fond of each other are having long, involved, daily conversations with each other over " the rent"Many of us volunteer at local pantries and have direct contact with the many, hard working, used to be middle class, families, that, through no direct fault of their own, are already homeless.Even if they are lucky?

I was also surprised with the little extra motivation this simple new routine added to my current work (I'm constantly trying to see how my current job can do more for my RE experience than be steady source of income).

It’s up to the inspector on a job by job basis and if he feels uncomfortable he can leave.

This keeps prices flat but makes the timelines and other transactional cues change in uncomfortable ways. 

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, make sure it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).