I want to know about plumbing problems, but she calls me about things like the temperature of the water during different cycles in the coin washing machine, or another tenant putting her garbage can infront of her garage door, or that her gas bill seems high and I had to explain to her that it is not just the gas stove, but also her water heater.

If it was me I would also fix/upgrade something for free... maybe add a new stove to the unit, or upgrade the flooring in a room to show that their first experience with you will set a decent tone on the relationship.

I don't want to repair them, I don't want to pay somebody else to repair them, think $60 service call before they walk in the door, and I don't want to replace the appliances when they wear out or break and can't be fixed.For basic apartments I supply stove and frig.

5 years down the road you will look back and laugh at what would have happened if you had bought a new stove instead :) All the information you need is available here on BP to make that a reality.Best of luck!

I bought a second hand stove online and organised delivery for $200.

Oh the tennant also took my stove and dishwasher from the property!

The stove and fridge were so bad I just threw them out and got replacements.

In furtherance of such obligation, TENANT AGREES TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:1.To keep the Premises free from dirt and debris that can harbor mold;2.To inspect the Premises regularly for the indications and sources of indoor moisture;3.To immediately report to Landlord any discoloration evidenced on walls, floors, or ceiling and/or any water intrusion, such as plumbing leaks, drips or flooding;4.To not air dry wet clothes indoors;5.To always utilize stove hood vents when cooking items that may cause steam;6.When showering/bathing, to always utilize the bathroom fan and to notify Landlord of any nonworking fan;7.To water plants outdoors;8.To notify Landlord in writing of overflows from bathroom, kitchen or any other water source facilities, especially in cases where the overflow may have permeated walls, flooring or cabinets;9.TO IMMEDIATELY WIPE DOWN ANY WATER OR CONDENSATION THAT APPEARS AND/OR DEVELOPS ON ANY AREA OR ANY SURFACE;10.To clean upon first appearance, any mildew from condensation on window interiors, bathroom & kitchen walls, floor and/or ceilings.

Even when I get guests only staying two days, I show them the dishes, the pots/pans, the counter-top appliances, cooking utensils and how to operate the stove/oven.

We installed granite throughout (kitchen/baths), laminate flooring in common areas, canister lights, new stainless steel appliances (range/dw/stove), carpet in bedrooms, new cabinets, new 2" blinds, canister lighting, etc.