But from a residents POV we all still have to live so we continue as usual just taking precautions and measures to ensure our families are following safety procedures using filters and bottled water for consumption as much as possible. 

Please get them tested and/or take precautions if you work with them.

Read about them here: http://www.newair.com/articles/oil-filled-heaters/------HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS.Landlord agrees to maintain heating, cooling and ventilation systems on premises that are provided by Landlord.Tenant agrees to notify Landlord in a timely manner, and in writing, of any problems that arise with these systems.Tenant agrees to keep heating and cooling systems in good working order and to take safety precautions in accordance with their use, following manufacturer and fire department recommendations.a.Natural Gas furnace system:Tenant will not store items in the furnace closet, except for replacement filters.Tenant will allow Landlord to replace furnace filters when Landlord determines it necessary.Tenant agrees not to block air ducts (warm air output and cold air return) and to pay for any damage to the heating system caused by failure to do so.b.Electric baseboard and wall fan heaters:Tenant agrees not to block the heaters, to keep all flammable materials at least one foot from the heating device and to maintain ample air flow around heater.

Client is happy, we're happy, and we've taken every reasonable precaution to make sure that nothing gets damaged.Chalk this one up to a lesson learned - clean the work area ALL THE WAY OUT before letting a contractor in there.

There are scenarios where even with all 'ultra safe' precautions in place you can get bit. $#!

My question is what extra questions and or precautions do you take when hiring a management firm that will be running a investment that will NOT be in driving distance?

Air Conditioners are the devices which require regular care and maintenance and if taken precautions properly can make one's life very comfortable.

So he’d been informed.So Jack decided to have a tantrum because he didn’t take normal precautions such as goggles and protective clothing.

As an extra precaution, take a quick look at the vents around your property visually and see if there are any major cracks/opening which may be an access point.  

Unfortunately you never know where the sympathies of a jury might lie.One little thing that may not be shown to be your fault but that can be done as an added precaution is that I have noticed a tendency of electrical outlets and switches to be very cheaply manufactured over the last decade.