Summer in Scottsdale is really hot (110), you need to lock the thermostat so the tenant can't run the AC at 65 degrees for 5 days straight and kill you AC unit (that was guest #1.. $1500 lesson after the water in the ceiling damage)2.

(sustainable resource)- Use energy efficient light bulbs or dimmer switches (I heard E/S bulbs have mercury in them so I stay away from that)- Install a day/night programmable thermostat- Replace windows with double-pane LOW-E.- Install added insulation (attic, basement ceilings, ect)- Install Energy Star appliances- Convert oil furnaces to gas if possible.- Upgrade furnace to high-efficiency unit (90+ rating)- Convert oil water heater to gas if possible.- Recycle: demo, paper towels, drink bottles, ect.- Replace the toilet (old toilets use a lot more water!)

If possible you can pick up digital thermostats for $30 that can run a schedule that keeps it cool only during the hottest days.

He said his father said when I had all my stuff together he would bring my plumbing connections and finish up.. heh..When I had all the stuff here at the house..hmm.. so I called the son who I didn't want involved but dad's phone doesn't even offer voice mail..I simply said if his dad had any b@@@s I wouldn't be calling him.. but to relay that unless he gets my plumbing connections and thermostat to the house finds a way to get the stove, Micro and DW the next day I was going to file a fraud report, hire an electrician and plumber and then go to sma;ll claims court to have him pay back what he stole and for the costs of the people I had to hire for the work he didn't do not to mention the distress he caused me and my poor family who wonder why I am about to kick the dog.. who did he think would win.Anyway I know I ...good luck right?

The 4 units have digital thermostats that are capped to 72F.

Lastly, it sorta messes up my move in procedure, the check list, going through the appliances making sure everything works etc...showing them where the AC filters are, where the water shutoff is, AC thermostat etc...

I've always cut the heat off too but with an upcoming vacancy and the 8 degree weather we're having, I've considered keeping the thermostat set to a temp just to make sure the pipes don't freeze.

Tell the tenant to move the switch over 1 notch on the thermostat , that will engage the "emergency heat " on a heat pump , which is basicaly an electric heater .

They are set on a thermostat and kick on when it is cold.

If tenant pays heat, tenant is welcome to set the thermostat to whatever temp they desire.What's your local law say?