If they are the one providing most of the cash, they might not want to carry that liability, but you've already negotiated with your partners on this and then the bank isn't cool with it, you could be in a pickle.

If you have a swimming pool check out the water pump system with aerial hoses.  

If I get a permit cool. 

They'd also probably be more aware of how much water, gas, or electric they are using when they have to pay the bill after each cycle.  

@John Marchefka very cool.

Your looking at this really cool and unique position your in, and focusing on it as a problem. 

He used to troll these waters for suckers very hard until I found out that his claimed experience and transaction history was fake.

However, i dont want him to be able to sue me for "the water heater isnt working" "the ac isnt working etc..."

Very cool story!

New floors, appliances, heating/cooling, etc.