v=3Sbw0lZ9LmY To be honest Tony I think the root problem is 98% of Americans have only ever spent time in, America.

MOST of us are rooting for you and wish you the best. 

For other issues, take time to get to the root of the issue, then deal with it.

Could be trees overhanging the house and root intrusions.So, what do I win?

Don't give up, rooting for you !! 

While we're at it, let's change the terms, "Mortgage", and "Amortization", because they derive from the French/Latins roots of death and to kill? 

We had just enough money for the down payment, borrowed some of it, no cash reserves, ran into broken pipes, tree roots in the sewer line, tore out cement ourselves to get to the pipes, had police called, us called, fights, drugs, sleepless nights all in the first year.

I don't necessarily provide all of these (seems like a lot of face tissue), but it's helpful.InventoryKitchenCooking utensilsTable settingsNapkins/paper towelsDish soap/dishwasher detergentHand soapTea towels/washcloths/spongesSalt/pepper/oil/sugar/etc.Coffee/tea/milk/etc.Cleaning suppliesBathroomsTowels/washclothsHand soapShampoo/body washToilet paperToothpaste etc.BedroomsSheetsBlanketsPillowsFace tissueClothes hangersLiving roomDecorative pillowsThrow blanketsFace tissueRemotes

[Case Study: Our bubble bath loving tenant who burned tea candles in the soap dish of a plastic tub surround and burned a hole through it.

When I go over the move-in inspection form with the tenants I explain that everything drains and flushes fine at present.I remind them of the lease clause covering that.I explain that it's common sense: that if it's the house's fault (tree roots, old pipes -- then I pay) but if it's their fault (hair, paint, feminine products -- then they pay).Unfortunately most tenants have the attention span and comprehension skills of a gnat so it never fails that I have to call a plumber at least once.As Brian suggests, though, if it's a great tenant I'll cut some slack.