We are American, we shake hands and make eye contact.What about the majority of Europeans, they kindly kiss both cheeks and give a warm embrace.  

Which will lead you back to self-managing, too, unless you own a giant complex or portfolio.When I was managing a building with 25 rental units and I lived on-site, I was "only" paid by a "free" apartment. 

@Jane S. anyone wanting to pay a year in advance to me is a giant very red flag.

Giant red flag.You can always just say you don't rent to tenants who can move in a week. 

@Sue K.Gosh I feel for your daughter too but glad she got it resolved without that giant bill!

It's a European design signature.

So, if your tenant wants to sue you, let them figure out the law and show you what it's supposed to be.But, this law won't apply to or hurt smaller time landlords in any giant way.  

Yes, I am very much about the total replacement, the carpet cleaner estimate I was able to get faster and he had a giant blacklight that showed even more damage than my little one did.

Might not be fair but that would be a giant hell no!  

I wouldn't deal with any that turn into giant pains in the rear.