Also, quite frankly, I don't really know what I want to do for a living and have been exploring some real estate related career paths (Loan Officer and Broker mainly but my eyes are WIDE open).

Looks like notation wide Atlanta come 1st in high water charges.

Originally posted by @Michael Privman:I have had $0 but also $5,000.Yes, I agree, it could vary widely, and for me, it all happened in one year.At one rental, a tenant left because of insect infestation.

There is sooooo much information out there on the World Wide Web.

There are many angles to look at this from just don't fall into analysis paralysis

Plan B, for after you get frustrated trying to get them out, is to grind the heads off with an angle grinder and then replace whatever is under them.

I have my opinion but want to leave the door wide open for comments.

Plus they cover a very wide area not just one city or town.

But like I said I'd like to bring on a new reman home, double wide. 

Partial rent to "compensate" for the sewer issue is not an optionThat's your angle...As soon as threats of lawsuits fly, then hire a lawyer and let them do their job...no more contact with them except through the lawyer.You aren't going to WIN this situation...best you can do it stem the $$ damage and move on...fix it and sell it off..... lesson learned