The "stuff" left behind is comprised of personal belongings: furniture, clothes, books, a whole closet full when we have yet to look into and the range (appliances were theirs).They did take the light fixtures - except the ugly chandelier in the dining area - so I need to go back in the daylight to make an inventory ;-)We have been making visits to the unit on a semi-regular basis: we replaced windows, fixed the toilet, changed backup batteries in the smoke detectors, etc. - so I do get the picture.

Needless to say, the EV battery product is in high demand. 

You will inspect all smoke detectors periodically and will replace worn out batteries when needed.

"I need to check the batteries in the fire alarms and change the filters," gets me into a house whenever I feel like it.Check your local statutes concerning prepaid rents, typically you need to hold it in a separate bank account and slowly transfer it each month as you 'earn' it. 

________________________________________________________________Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filtersClean kitchen sink disposalClean range hood filtersInspect your fire extinguisher(s)Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsTest garage door auto-reverse featureRun water and flush toilets in unused spacesCheck water softener, add salt if neededGive your house a deep cleanVacuum your refrigerator coilsTest your water heater’s pressure relief valveReplace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsCheck the exterior drainageClean out guttersInspect the exterior of your homeGet your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider servicingRepair/replace damaged window screensClear dead plants/shrubs from the houseCheck trees for interference with electric linesInspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.Test your electricity to the extent that you canTighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windowsCheck caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as neededRemove shower heads and clean sedimentDeep clean and inspect the basementCheck grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as neededInspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucetsTake care of any insect problems you may haveClean and repair deck/patio as neededClean out window wells of debrisCheck and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of homeClean garage________________________________________________________________Do the landlords on this forum perform any of these tasks? 

I have a ca. 1908 multi-family in Portland area and it has averaged about $1600/yr in general maintenance/ repair (includes replacing a number of windows, trim repair, smoke alarm replacements, batteries, bulbs, paint...etc.) + $45/mo.

It has no batteries or moving parts.I have a camera system that monitors the front exterior and boat dock for security purposes.I had a parent that rented the house for her high school daughters Prom party.

In the future, make sure language in the lease addresses this.You want to avoid having a tenant work on your property for a few reasons: The work may be done poorly and you'll have to redo it; the tenant may become injured doing the work and bring a lawsuit against you; it muddies the waters of your  existing relationship.The most I allow my tenants to do is change out the smoke detector batteries if needed- even that is in the lease.Good luck!

I drive a 2000 Toyota Tundra that has never given me any trouble.I would avoid hybrids, especially in the price range you're thinking of, as there is a very strong chance you'll be replacing batteries soon and that's VERY expensive.  

So maybe some new tech there but I would be surprised.I would even put yeast down the toilet every time I changed the batteries in the smoke detectors.