The consequences of this neglect are stark and now coming to light: numerous properties have suffered from financial mismanagement, overlooked issues highlighted in due diligence files are impacting returns, and ballooning accounts receivable balances present an increasingly alarming forecast.

Tenants that always call about everything are a pain, but tenants that never call are even worse for your bottom line.2) Replace smoke alarm batteries.

Comparison is the thief of joy. 

The housing authority's big concerns in my market: bedroom windows will open and stay open for egress, smoke alarms in every bedroom, weatherstripping on door, TPR valve on the water tank, to name a few.

In Virginia for example, a landlord must certify that smoke alarms are working every 12 months (something most homeowners aren't great at).

Hey y’all I’m in Utah county and I work for vivint as an Alarm tech so I install the smart security systems.

Secure the property; even in the best areas I caution you to make sure the property is secure with an alarm system with cameras.4.

No response since, but my alarm bell went of and my detective skills  were on point.

Anything above 4 is bad and our report came back at 46.4 which is extremely alarming and dangerous. 

The inspector is pretty easy, whenever we have a new tenant inspection, about all he checks is smoke alarms, and water faucet back flows.