Batteries wear out, that's just reality, and were talking batteries for a house, yeah, that's $.

For deterrence, you want conspicuousness and durability because it will likely be exterior cameras.

We do have 1 mid term rental where we allow pets, but it's all hard surface flooring, fenced in backyard, and has pretty durable furniture. 

I.e. quartz countertops look nicer than granite and are much more durable than laminate.  

Further Evaluation (Professional based)Comment 2: Yard wetComment 23/24/25/26/27: Electrical WorkComment 4/5/6/7/40: Glass repairs/sealedComment 28/29/30: Hvac repairsComment 49: Chimney inspected/cleanedRepair (Handyman based)Comment 3: Vegetation removalComment 12: Leaking hose bibComment 13: Sewer cap replacedComment 19: Door knob replacedComment 22: Replace all batteries in smoke detectorsComment 38: Replace clamp in sinkComment 39: Replace dishwasherComment 41/48: Dry wall prepareComment 44/47: Door repairHave you decided on a property manager yet?

Lightbulbs, batteries in smoke detectors is on them and written in the lease.You can really do whatever you want if it is written in the lease contract but bear in mind they don't own the home and won't care on certain things.

If there is not clear winner, i would go with it was most universal and durable and don't "overspend" in hopes that it will sell quickly. 

Student housing tips include clear lease terms, property durability, turnover, communication, market trends, and financial stability.Good luck!

I use Executive Villas and they just charged me $500 to repair some table legs and replace the batteries on a remote.

It would be a better investment to buy lithium or platinum, at least they have some uses in the battery and oil industries respectively; Gold has no use anywhere, it is just a shiny metal.