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Tony Ngo Tenant wants to add in husband with criminal record - need advice
18 December 2023 | 66 replies
It has a long list of criminal history, from misdemeanor (battery, domestic, theft), to felony (stolen vehicle, drug...). 
Shawn Westbrook Beginner Handyman tools
20 November 2019 | 80 replies
Fuel with 4amp/hr battery will last longer than the sears impact driver itself.
Kimberly Kesterke Should I be required to change a light bulb for a tenant?
10 March 2020 | 49 replies
If you start doing things like this, you’ll be receiving calls for a plugged toilet, replacing batteries at 3 am in a smoke alarm, a noisy neighbor, etc.
Nicholas Moffett CIGARETTE SMOKE IN A RENTAL ---- LAWSUIT WORTHY ?
5 October 2016 | 85 replies
Remember to have your cell phone handy when he shows up, alone, and have your friend there to take pictures as you shove and swear at him, who does not have a witness, in order to provoke your landlord into reacting violently against you in any way that touches your person so you can call the Police and have him arrested for Battery.
Thomas Giganti Checking in on rentals
3 September 2017 | 14 replies
We gave 48 hours notice at least and said it was to test the smoke detector batteries and look for any plumbing leaks.This was in a building with 26 units.  
Matt Mainini How to overcome emotionally difficult tenants?
12 January 2020 | 44 replies
Technically you can make an excuse like check smoke alarm batteries, replace furnace filter, etc., but a determined tenant could push back on that too and say that they will tend to those things. 
Victoria L. How to get your property Tenant Ready
21 April 2017 | 8 replies
For example, in California, a smoke detector must be inside every sleeping area and must operate on a 10 year battery.
Andrea Nielson Cleaning Checks for Student Housing
30 September 2016 | 3 replies
And we said we were doing a maintenance check and would be checking smoke detector batteries.  
Anita Andrews How to deal with non-separate utilities in a multi-unit in Philly
15 November 2021 | 21 replies
We did inspections every 6 months (26 unit building), and would check smoke detector batteries as well as look for leaks or running toilets.And if the water bill went up significantly, we'd do additional inspections, looking for the inevitable running toilet.Next best option is to use month to month agreements, so if you suspect a unit is going crazy with the utilities, you can get rid of that tenant.  
Art Maydan Landlord Responsibilities, R&Rs, Drip Pans
30 July 2017 | 7 replies
Hi Everyone,I’ve got a few unrelated questions I was hoping to have answered: 1) It’s my understanding that it’s the tenant’s responsibility to change HVAC filters and carbon monoxide detector batteries every 6 months.