If outlined in your lease clearly, my method should prove effective; if a tenant complains about wrongful withholding of the security deposit for an unknown water bill, that withholding dispute will be resolved before it can go anywhere. 

Do transfer direct to avoid fed 10% withholding.

Even if they only clean when you are coming thru, that is better than years of piling up.5) Gives you information to determine if you want to renew the lease.6) If you have regular inspections, then if a tenant is withholding rent, it gives you the opportunity to check on your property.Older homes with radiators and no fans in the bathroom are a nightmare.

Another factor that could create the amount owed is if your employer is not withholding enough in taxes and it was not caught until tax season.

Penalties:Misdemeanor of the first degree: This can result in a maximum imprisonment of one year and a fine of up to $1,000.Civil penalties: You may also face additional civil penalties depending on the specific circumstances.Permitting issues: Local permitting authorities might withhold final approval, revoke the permit, or pursue other actions against you, maybe not give you the CO. 

I would explain to the tenant that these issues do not affect habitability and that if they withhold rent they will be evicted but that these issues are being addressed.

A reciprocal agreement just means that the other states agree not to withhold and tax you on that income.if you work for a state that you are not a resident of, your resident state will normally provide you a credit for taxes paid to a different state.

Turnkey or nice properties you can get away with holding on getting video.

If the LLC has more than one owner, the FIRPTA withholding rules would not apply (there may be other withholding requirements at the LLC level, however).Thanks a lot for your answer, @Nicholas Aiola.

If you're withholding more than $125 you must attach copies of your bills to the itemized receipt.