To add to the strangeness, was that the letters where from 3 different banks.So today I am asking for tips/hints/ideas/gotchas/watch out for/to-dos from experienced sellers on the forum to make sure I am doing my best to cover myself from any possible scams out there while I wait for closing.Note: I put an alarm in the house, but it doesn't have a gate to keep people from getting to the door or windows.

It definitely rings alarm for me.

False alarm.

In fact, the eviction attorney said that if I didn't pass, it could hurt my eviction case - so this worked out well (because usually they fail you for minor stuff, like tenant taking the batteries out of a smoke alarm).I am working with the handler and officially nothing else is required of me aside from tenant honoring my notice to quit and moving out.

Charge in security deposit statement for all damages, and unpaid rent with fees for June for Improper Notice, Take Photos' of everything, If you already changed locks put a note on the door saying new keys are with manager and you entered for emergency electrical problem,,, basically power was off, you had to enter to insure smoke alarms were working.check you state tenant laws, but basically your stuck until you get a confirmation of move out.You had the right to secure your property from damages that could have happened due to electricty being discontinued.. 

A properly constructed expansion joint, however, would leave neat, clean lines; it wouldn't be jagged.These cracks are typical of masonry construction and shouldn't be cause for alarm. 

Or, electric baseboard heating in units that don't get heated by gas.As for electric, look for 5 meters - one for each tenant, and one for the common areas (public lighting, fire alarms, maybe power for the central heater, etc).But at least you should examine the set-up beforehand to determine whether utilities are landlord's bill or not.

I looked up the utility thief's name to see if anything ever came of his stealing.

Sounds the tsunami alarm.

Should I put some sort of alarm on the front door that goes off after x amount of minutes?