He keeps his properties in miserable condition - little to no maintenance, does not address pest problems, not to code including basic safety devices, etc.Proceed with extreme caution with these, especially if you're out-of-state/relying on someone's elses word about their condition.Feel free to message me and I can confirm if it's the same investor, share further details, etc.

The TCPA prohibits autodialed calls or text messages, as well as prerecorded calls, unless made with the prior express consent of the called party, to any telephone number assigned to a cell phone or other mobile device (such as a pager), unless the calls or text messages are: (1) made for emergency purposes; (2) free to the end user and have been exempted by the Commission, subject to conditions prescribed to protect consumer privacy rights; or (3) made solely to collect debts “owed to or guaranteed by the United States.”Consumer Consent.

Personally, I'd probably throw some kind of data logging device on it to see what it's really doing (ie, is it running constantly, icing up, outside part running too hot, etc.).

This is a stopgap obviously, and for a permanent solution I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a device that connects to wifi that could monitor outlet-specific usage, so during a rainstorm I could check on my phone and be reassured that this specific outlet the pump is plugged into has been active for 20 minutes in the past hour, for example.  

Regarding the other tenant, was there any air freshener/air purifier device (plus opening the windows), to alleviate the smoke odor until Smokey vacated?

Water Alarms or leak detectors: These are small devices that emit a loud sound when they come into contact with water.

If you have good cleaners, a good handyman and some WiFi devices, it can easily be done.

When that happens, the plug gets hot and the receptacle and the wall directly above it get black sticky smudges, like these.Can a plug in scent device, when running out of oil for days, still burning to the point of staining the receptacles and walls, pose a safety risk? 

So yes, I wasn’t crazy that such a device should exist.

Window opening control devices complying with ASTM F 2090 shall be permitted for use on windows serving as a required emergency escape and rescue opening.R310.2 Emergency escape and rescue openings.Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have minimum dimensions as specified in this section.R310.2.1 Minimum opening area.Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than 5.7 square feet (0.530 m2).