@Bastian Kneuse It’s a newer system so it should already have an alarm on it.

She thought she was buying a property with this set of facts, which weren't true, etc.At any rate,  I don't see any point in trying to talk nicely to this thief.  

Like the posts above mentioned, we check smoke alarms, under sinks, change out HVAC filters, and just generally look around and make sure everything is good. 

When I was your age (I'm 32 now), I sold alarm systems / smart home automation systems door to door in Phoenix.

Bedside ipod/radio/phone charging stations with alarm and FM radio etc.

And yes, I can enforce it.Has anyone received interesting/alarming/suspicious alternatives to a regular, on-time rent check in the mail?

(a) Security deposits for residential dwelling units shall be permitted only for the following:(1) The tenant's possible nonpayment of rent and costs for water or sewer services provided pursuant to G.S. 62-110(g) and electric service pursuant to G.S. 62-110(h).(2) Damage to the premises, including damage to or destruction of smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms.(3) Damages as the result of the nonfulfillment of the rental period, except where the tenant terminated the rental agreement under G.S. 42-45, G.S. 42-45.1, or because the tenant was forced to leave the property because of the landlord's violation of Article 2A of Chapter 42 of the General Statutes or was constructively evicted by the landlord's violation of G.S. 42-42(a).(4) Any unpaid bills that become a lien against the demised property due to the tenant's occupancy.(5) The costs of re-renting the premises after breach by the tenant, including any reasonable fees or commissions paid by the landlord to a licensed real estate broker to re-rent the premises.(6) The costs of removal and storage of the tenant's property after a summary ejectment proceeding.(7) Court costs.(8) Any fee permitted by G.S. 42-46.Keep in mind that you still have the obligation to notify your former tenant of the status of his security deposit within the required time frame for North Carolina.Gail

Tenant proof your house (smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, locks, door stops, fix overdue maintenance).3. 

They just make sure the fire alarm works, smoke detectors work, heaters, etc.If they got out a camera, I'd shoo them out the door.  

My new building is already 100% pre-leased and will probably run closer to the 22.5% expense ratio because property taxes on a new building will be more plus we're required to have a monitored fire alarm system.