(I might call her back to ask her to remind me why this made legal so uncomfortable.)I ended up going with Titan rather than Solera only because when I called another law firm, they said they have a close working relationship with Titan and would recommend them. 

-I had the benefit that he knew other contractors I had worked with so I told him he can talk to those guys to ensure I have always paid on time and treated them right.At the end of the day, it doesn't hurt to remind him it's a competitive market and others have accepted these terms.  

This experience has been a tough reminder of why those measures are non-negotiable. 

My recommendation is that you make it a tenant responsibility in the written lease, then send reminders every 3-6 months, depending on the schedule.

It helps to have the reminder that I need to proceed with the goal in mind, and not just go through the motions.Here's the problem. 

And don’t be afraid to chat with leasing agents in Brickell-they can give you a boots-on-the-ground perspective on rental demand.Natalie, your story reminds me of a friend of mine, Alex, who house-hacked a two-bedroom condo in Phoenix.

If the tenant does not keep the basement clean to an extent that it might be attract mice.The contract does not have any explicit language stating "Failure to do so will results in penalties or such and such...".I dislike sending multiple reminders.

@Dave Hagen“Also a reminder to all investors with multiple LLCs, or even a single LLC.

Would the landlords out there recommend providing extermination service to make tenant happy, or remind her that the home was rodent free at beginning of her lease.

Reminder that this weeks REI meetup is taking place this Thursday.