I add the following clause to my Rules and Regulations which are part of the lease agreement:Under Maintenance and Repairs Section:Cost of repair or clearance of stoppages in waste pipes and drains, water pipes or plumbing fixtures caused by Tenant negligence or improper usage are the responsibility of the tenant. 

Yuck.I don't understand how anyone could know if the issue is a belly and if it's in the lateral or elsewhere if no one has yet taken a camera and identified where the stoppage is.  

For example, my lease states: “Tenant shall be charged for repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines.”

My contract has no terms for work stoppage or abandonment. 

They said it was a work stoppage issue and outside the scope of what they had been contracted for (all true). 

We had a huge stoppage/cancellation on short term rentals in March and April, but have seen that bounce back and have VRBO's rented out now for the rest of the summer with very low vacancy.

It wouldn't take much for some do-gooder to notice your construction/rehab, and next thing you know you find yourself with a work-stoppage order and perhaps a hefty fine to go along with it. http://www.kissimmee.org/index.aspx?

I use the California Association of Realtors residential lease, and it has a section under maintenance that reads: “Tenant shall be charged for repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines.”So I wouldn’t see any issue with making the tenant responsible for calling a plumber and dealing with a clog they caused by flushing something that wasn’t meant to be flushed.

You will get reamed by the courts, and potentially say bye-bye to your investments.34) extended absense/abandonment35) damage done by trespassers - I have spent a lot of money unnecessarily because I didn't include this in my lease.36) care of roof - NO SATELLITES.37) improvements become property of landlord38)  owner held harmless39) if lease starts on 3/1/16, and I can't deliver unit by 3/1/16, the lease allows me a 30 day period to correct this problem.40) signs - for sale, property management, for rent, etc41) instructions on how to communicate with landlord (in writing by certified mail with signature receipt)42) no business allowed on the property (day care or any other business)43) i don't pay for plumbing stoppages after the 1st clog.44) what happens if the tenant signs a lease sight unseen (no refunds)45) credit report clause46) attorneys fees agreementWell, that pretty much does it! 

When labor is running you 1,500/day even minor stoppages are costly and if you insist on buying the materials you should expect to pay for any stoppage.