The custom for SFRs is still the same, the tenant usually gets the bills.Since I am not in the habit of letting my tenants screw me raw on a whim, I have to jump through hoops with every acquisition to get the sewage and garbage bills sent to me, "in care of" my tenant and explain I don't give a tinker's damn about the custom.It's just Western Pennsyltucky-don't-drink-the-water-stupid all around, and you have to be on top of it.

Communication skills are vital, Thanks! 

I got started down that path and having a habit of looking before jumping, I ran smack into CC 1695 and Equity Stripping.

Yeah it makes sense I just align the receipt with the lease, I also just supply my accountant with my lease as a way to prove my income, this is a habit I plan on breaking as I aquire more properties though, it could become cumbersome. but I have never rented to anyone on ODSP or any type of disability as I want my tenants to maintain the lot as part of their lease, someone on ODSP or disability would therefore be in direct contradiction of why they are originally entitled to those payments.

I think it depends on the customs and habits of the area.

The next step would be to further examine your spending habits and create more investable net income by cutting other expenses.

Pros of moving: a more habitable house and recovery of reasonable expenses for temporary payment (<60 days of relocation) and relocation payment of $10K for permanent relocation (>=60 days of relocation) (from city's website)Cons of moving: moving hassle of furniture and belongings and may not be able to return to the same unit (I prefer the same unit because it's spacious)Pros of not moving: less hassle of moving furniture and belongings and has a chance of staying in the same unitCons of not moving: leaky unit and chance of goods stolen if workers come in to fix the leak (can't think of any other cons)What should I do?

➡️Legal responsibilities: As a landlord, you have certain legal responsibilities to your tenants, such as ensuring that the property is safe and habitable.

Memphis is a very unique market and think having experience as mentioned above in knowing the areas and neighborhoods to buy will is vital. 

I assume they are referring to the recently adopted measuring standards (ANSI), but again, that doesn't dictate what habitable or finished area is.