Smoke and fire alarms are also a good feature to have hooked up "connected" to the home network - knowing that they can be tested @ any given moment will allow someone to know if there is a faulty item in the system - that can be replaced immediately and without fail.I think currently - smoke/fire alarms should be manually tested on a monthly basis to insure they work properly.

Locks are designed to keep honest people honest rather than deter thieves; a thief will always find a way to steal your stuff, wherein otherwise honest people may turn not so if the opportunity arises. 

In Chicago, who is liable for damage when the fire department comes to the unit and kicks in the door for a wellness check due to a false alarm and no one is home to answer the door?

Having been in the foreclosure rescues business for about 20 years ( before the anti skimming laws made it all but illegal in our area).people that are in foreclosure will revert at an alarming rate..

I will try to contact the fraud dept, some local news, and this show to let people know that she is a liar, thief and skank. 

Here is an example from ours:APPLIANCES.Appliances included in the rental of the premises, as noted in the rental agreement, such as a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, clothes washer or clothes dryer, belong to Landlord.If Tenant wishes to use these appliances, Tenant agrees to use them properly in accordance with manufacturer instructions and assumes all responsibility for their care and cleaning.In the event there is a malfunction of an appliance or an appliance is in need of repair, Tenant agrees to notify Landlord in a timely manner and in writing.If Tenant wishes to use their own appliances, Tenant agrees to contact Landlord in advance to obtain prior written approval and instructions, as the removal and installation of appliances must be done with care to prevent damage to the appliance and/or building.We always place water alarms near washing machines, hot water heaters, and under the kitchen sink.

Property security(not in the best part of town, alarm?

Not sure if it's just city of Annapolis or all of Anne Arundel County, but when we rented our townhouse out, we discovered required rental permits, rental inspections (required networked hard-wired smoke alarms, etc.), must have specific wording in lease for several issues, ex., tenant was offered one-year lease term or valid reason why not, disclosing security deposit info, etc.  

If someone contacts me for a showing or questions, can I be certain they are an agent and not a thief?  

Owner Finance Deal 2 SFR on 1 lot zoned MFRSelling Price: $215kDown payment on signing of contract: $35kAdditional Down payment paid in 3- 6 monthly installments by November 2017: $15kBalance of Owner Financed note: $165kTerms: @5% payable in 2 years amortized over 15 years: $1304.80 (P&I), or $1729 (PITI)SELLER:70 year old Realtor, living in another city, wanting cash flow for 2 years, with a big payment upfront.Refinanced the houses in 2008 for $128k,Still has not paid property taxes for 2015. 2008 appraisal:$188kHas been periodically taking loans to pay property taxes for other owned rentals - now sold- over the past few years.Ignores requests of repair list, and does not want to “alarm” tenants since they do not know of her intent to sell.PROPERTY::Zoned MFR near an established area in that part of the city.Street has MF units across the street, and a mix of SFR and MFR on its own side too.1 large lotHouse #1: 3/2/2, 1480 Sq.ft rented for $975House #2: 3/2/2, 1455 Sq.ft rented for $950House 1 & 2 are connected in the middle with their independent 2-car garages.