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17 May 2015 | 10 replies
Then, schedule an inspection in a month or so saying you need to check the smoke detector batteries and check for plumbing leaks.
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26 May 2015 | 10 replies
And an additional $3,000+ if they are seniors or disabled.http://www.sfrb.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?
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3 September 2015 | 16 replies
I did have fans going using my car battery as a power source and I even have a house with raised ceilings...built before a/c existed...and the heat was still unrelenting.
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27 October 2022 | 14 replies
The batteries last years in most cases and I have not had any break down issues.
27 April 2015 | 2 replies
Retailers have until July 1, 2015 to meet the requirement for stocking only sealed-in, long-life battery smoke alarms.'
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8 April 2016 | 14 replies
Prior to my tenants moving in, I give them a welcome letter which also has the following information:- Copies of their lease agreement, and any other addendums they signed- The names and phone numbers to call to start utility service- Information on watering days (if applicable, because some of my properties are located in areas that can only be watered on certain days/times) and trash pickup days- Information on gardening service (if provided/applicable, I tell them who will be coming and on what days)- Location of furnace filters, size of replacements, and recommended changing intervals- Nearest schools- Information on renters insurance (I don't require it, but I give them info on it in case they choose to get it)- Location of the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, along with recommended changing intervals for the batteries- Any other unique information about the specific property/neighborhood itself that I feel is important for them to knowI also provide them USPS address change cards for their convenience since I figure they'll have a lot to be worrying about during their move.As far as the water heaters go, I don't really want them messing with it after I set it so I don't provide any specific information on it.
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23 April 2015 | 16 replies
Also, I used to run the Skype app on my iPhone 4S and it really drained my battery towards the end of the day, so that's a concern too.
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25 April 2015 | 20 replies
Go ahead and post your notice to enter to check the smoke detector batteries, then enter.Why don't you try calling or texting them to ask what's going on?
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31 August 2018 | 54 replies
If the inspector knows you and trusts you they will often let things slide with a promise that you'll be right back with that battery or they'll offer to swing back by in an hour or two to check that you found a drain pan and pass you.
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1 July 2017 | 43 replies
Look at the grid as a giant battery.