this is a first for me and i am not sure what to do.we give immaculate houses to the first time tenants (first after rehab). just months after a couple with 4 kids moved in, the house is messy. it's like a bomb exploded. clothes, couches, bottles, cleaning supplies, toys, bags, you name it..... is EVERYWHERE.the outside is not bad, just some toys. but the inside is horrid.i do not have a provision in the lease for them to keep the inside clean. i can't think of a way to enforce it and how stupid would it be to "go check how clean a rental is"... to me it is a silly idea.but anyway.... i can't make them "care" for the house, i can't make them clean it. i just dont want them to trash it beyond just a wear and tear. honestly, i am hoping the layer of junk and clothes would be protecting the hardwood and the tiles, lolany ideas on what to do?

Tenants always paid their portion (which changes often from pregnancy, job placement or loss) Biggest problem I had was them basically leaving all their belongings and moving to Georgia ( they didn't have a car, took a bus) I got a few new bikes, 2 xbox's, powerwheels, razor scooter and a big tax donation to goodwill from 30 trashbags of clothes haha

Things like, furniture, clothing, electronics, kitchen ware, linens, etc. 

I usually found the same issues that most of the people here mention: asbestos, plumbing and electrical (wire clothing for ex.).

You can't adjust for heat with clothing beyond a certain point, you just have to stay inside air conditioned spaces.The Midwest has quietly grown out of it's rust belt economy and became very diverse, just nobody has taken notice.

@Nathan BrownI’m worried that what I estimate will be wrong bc the tenants will put one article of clothing and be wasteful.

Bring a bag of non-perishable food or unworn clothing and you can get in for just $5. 

Is a dishwasher or clothes washer?

from what I heard from one of his vendors is that he does what everyone in his position does takes a fabulous vacation to Europe for the summer  LOL.... and like American greed he probably has a big house drives a benz or two  his wife probably has great cloths some nice jewelery etc etc.. it always cracks me up when they do that on those shows.. 

My suggestion is for him to go to his local clothing store, and invest in some big boy pants.