When you go over the lease, provide them a tenant instruction sheet with your welcome packet that explains:- how they can pay rent- how to make a repair request- watering restrictions- how to operate unit's HVAC, thermostat, care of garbage disposal, location of main water shut off, gas shut off, breaker box- numbers or links to turn on/transfer utility accounts- how your city enforces noise ordinances and how this may effect those who violate it (BTW, your tenant  blasting his music so it can be heard at by other residents on the block  at 10 am is just as bad as if he is doing it at 4 in the morning). - anything else you feel tenant should knowOthers have given you some great suggestions for collecting rent automatically.

It's not fair and you'll have an argument on your hands.Noise - tell them they are expected to listen to music and movies and TV or whatever - with headphones.They must have their own phone.Laundry - have laundry rules if you have laundry facilities.Advertise for commuters, if you have a market for that - people who need a place to rent during the week for their job, but have a home they go to on weekends.Advertise for med or law students  - they are quiet and just want a quiet room where they can study.Another good roommate option is a fireman/woman.  

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My point is that it's like musical chairs.

The corner I lived on had students in their cars that would back up waiting to turn - and all of them playing different music at full volume LOL! 

I imagine there is music playing etc, but I don't know for sure.Downstairs tenant told us that she was leaving because she was buying a house, not sure how much is due to upstairs tenant.  

These are the same types of tenants who will park their cars crazy, and take up two parking spots, or play their music loudly and disturb others - they are not aware of, or care how they affect other people.I also told applicants once that I needed them to completely fill out the application. 

If the prior landlord complains that they play loud music, you don't have to approve them.  

Depending on how well they are taken care of, this life could range from 5 years for poor or no maintenance with trees nearby, to 40 or even 50 years with regular pumping and care not to dump grease down the drain or use of Draino-type products.Time to face the music, it very likely is time for replacement if you are experiencing problems.  

They will park crazy and take up two spaces, they will play their music too loud.