As firefighters persist in battling the blazes, many residents are left assessing their financial and emotional losses.

Take the emotion out of it, and just base the two applications off of facts and your requirements. 

If it turns out that the tenant clogged the drain, we give them one warning and after that we charge them.

Two flats are essentially just houses.... they trade like houses and there is a lot of emotion involved.

It's hard not to be emotional when house hacking becasue you're living there but think about other factors for you too, not just the cost.

Let’s break it down and explore how you might approach this idea, the challenges you could face, and ways to structure a deal that could work for both you and the landlord.Why the Landlord Might Be Open to SellingThey’ve moved out of state for health reasons and don’t have family nearby anymore, which might reduce their emotional attachment to the property.The idea of simplifying their life and pursuing something like sailing around the world suggests they could be open to letting go of the property if it helps them achieve their goals.With significant equity or potentially owning the property outright, selling could provide them with a substantial cash windfall to fund their future plans.However, their belongings on the property could signal hesitation to let go or simply a logistical barrier they haven’t addressed yet.

Should I charge her a prorated amount of the original rent or the increased month-to-month rent for January?

If it is a normal occurrence I would be concerned, connect with local boots on the ground before doing anything out of emotion. 

This shifts the conversation from opinion to facts, which is harder to dispute.Keep Emotions Out of ItNegotiations can get tense, but staying calm and professional gives you the upper hand.

He said he charged $400 for his, is profiting well on it since he got his property for a third of market price some years before, and both he and his tenant are happy with it.