I feel that my fee should get you a 1-year tenancy at a minimum (I hope for more, as explained below), so if the tenant is evicted in that first year - I re-lease the property at no charge. Re

The only thing I allow my tenants to do is change out the smoke detector battery and the indoor air filter.If pay the repair yourself, just keep a record of what was done and if it happens again in the near future then definitely do a tenant charge because that would be in excess of normal wear and tear.I hope that helps and good luck in your decision! 

Try changing the batteries

If you keep the property up, and do inspections every 6 months, change smoke detector batteries, meet codes, etc., I can't imagine anyone having a multi-million dollar successful suit against you.  

Some items mentioned include: - Don't pour grease, oils, rice or pasta of any kind down the disposal because it gums up the pipes leading to a clogged sink- Do run hot water down the drain for 30 or 45 seconds after use to help clear the drain after use.I do the same with a quick explanation on how to change out smoke detector batteries (when you install the 10 year, there's no need unless it is defective) the size of the air filter and how often to change it and how to change it out, how to operate the HVAC thermostat to heat or cool the unit.

So, be quick - check the smoke detector batteries, check for leaks under the sinks, do a quick look to see if there is any mold that needs to be cleaned up, see if the toilet is running or the window a/c unit is leaking into the building, ask the tenants if there are any maintenance issues you need to address -- and get out of there.In the building I managed, we only did inspections every 6 months and did them in one morning really quickly - 26 units - bam, bam, bam.I now have to put up with quarterly inspections in the senior subsidized units I rent (have been in two so far) and it seems like every time I turn around, I've got them coming into my home again.  

They replaced the dead batteries in the thermostat.This is a tenant that works the night shift at a hospital and I'm guessing when she came home after work is when she found out about the air. 

Leaving the place filthy and damaged.Just for the cherry on top, they stole the following items:  all the curtain rods, a bath tub fixture, and the USED AA batteries out of all the smoke detectors. 

Bam, bam, bam, you knock on the door, check the smoke detector batteries, check for leaks under sinks, make sure the A/C isn't dripping inside, check quickly in the shower for mold, ask the tenant if there are any issues they need to report - and bam, knock on the next door.  

(Tenants would probably freak if the PM started taking photos inside the home.)It's normal to do an inspection twice a year, where the tenant is informed they will be checking smoke detector batteries and for plumbing leaks and to inquire of any other maintenance issues the tenant has.