Any smoking in a unit will require repainting and deodorizing the unit and its furnishings at the Tenant’s expense in addition to forfeiture of their entire security deposit.

-needing to repaint the walls due to kids' crayon markings-needing to replace carpet due to spilled juiceIf so then how 'bout I periodically remind the tenant in a nice letter (with apple pie) that these types of things will be checked at the move out.

That's true, but I have a limited set of 'skills' - things that I do around my own house - like snaking, changing furnace filters, repairing window screens, repainting walls after a tenant leaves, etc., that I thought I'd be able to do in a rental unit (and would do, if it wasn't tied up in an LLC/IRA).

Overall, this project was a much smaller rehab than we are used to but in a little over a week we completed the following:- pressure washed the outside of the entire property- repaired and replaced damaged sections of gutters- replaced thermostat- re-wired furnace - painted exterior doors and shutters- replaced carpet in the living areas (living room, dining room, kitchen) with Allure vinyl plank flooring- steam cleaned carpet in all three bedrooms- replaced old vinyl floors in both bathrooms with ceramic tiles- repaired several areas of the walls with large holes- painted the entire house realist beige (thanks JScott)- Resurfaced the kitchen cabinets and repainted- purchased and installed all new appliances (dishwasher, stove, fridge, microwave)- replaced all switch plate and outlet covers - cleaned the house front to back and top to bottomDuring this time we had our lease agreement reviewed by our attorney and were getting other administrative and operating processes finalized to be able to rent the property.

If she is gone, can I start repainting, cleaning up, showing the house etc.?

I would landscape the front and repaint the house.

Robby McCabe James Vermillion Brandon Turner Sean Brennan Jenkins Ramon Bryan K.Thanks everybody, I've been busy the past week on repainting a bedroom (I like the bold red, but I also knew I'd be better off repainting before selling) and prepping for a shower surround makeover.

If you are not actively involved with HOA, you might not be aware that discussion to replace the entire parking lot or repaint the complex is about to happen.

They were both in great shape with no destruction or debris so I went for it and when I punched the locks last night the house was in great shape with almost no work other than repainting (I could probably make it through another tenant with that paint too if I had to).

You may walk away with it looking great, but the next guy to come along for a repaint, will have to remove the caulk because paint will bead up on it.