Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward. 

Send a letter giving them your/pm's contact and a detailed explanation on how to pay the rent (Helpful with older residents if you are going from check to online billing.

You don't owe the ones you didn't rent to any explanation or anything of that sort.

Borrow the money interest free and compound onAs always DYOR and talk with your CPA.Melanie:  Yours is a good explanation.

@Michael Dumler thanks for the explanation here.

But how about any explanation as to why all the cloak and dagger. 

I work with a lender that allows that as long as we can document some explanation that the borrower doesnt plan on occupying the home as a primary residence.

I’d let him know that what he did was outrageous and demand an explanation for why he’d start a job without everything in writing.

These allrequire applicants to submit an acceptable Letter of Explanation addressing each specific issue and occurrence.Rental HistoryBecause a current landlord may say anything to get rid of a bad tenant out of desperation, we also requireinformation for the previous landlord of all applicants.

Thanks to everyone for the explanation.