Is there anything the other (existing) owner in the unit below can say/do to prevent such a split?

I have bought houses where the tenants jumped the meters,but now most power companies have smart meters which prevents this type of theft,it still the electric company responsibility to supply the meters stolen or not,

(this is also only true for my smaller houses; I don't allow it at my larger house, as my housekeeper needs the full turnaround time there)I find the charge (it's only $10/hour) prevents frivolous requests.  

Is that something that you can prevent them from doing with the keypads you utilize?

Legislation is working it way through the system to prevent landlords from outright refusing to accept Section 8. 

A quality PM is CRUCIAL in preventing unnecessary losses at a property and can save you many headaches and unnecessary expense.

Hey all,To protect yourself against lawsuits, do you follow any special rules or keep anything in mind when you are advertising your property, communicating with applicants and reviewing applications?Is there anything...

Does anyway know of a contract that in can present to my contractor that will prevent me from being liable for permit violations?

Joe has a tax lien for 90K which is preventing him from getting a traditional loan/financing.The house Joe lives in is paid off, but the seller has a lien on the house from his mother's nursing home.  

Make sure the option is NOT assignable or assumable to prevent above mentioned scenario.