We would all be smart to acknowledge that and plan accordingly 

While in the bathroom I'll flush the toilet and have the next tenant initial next to my "toy soldier" clause in my lease which stipulates that the tenant acknowledges the toilet is fully functioning and if they put something down it, which plugs it up (ie. feminine products, kids toys or whatever) that is on them, but if the toilet is broken, please call me and I'll hire a plumber to fix. 

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I had to call from the warzone just to get someone to acknowledge that our home was not the only one having an issue and that this sort of issue was in fact covered by the contract.

I totally acknowledge that real-estate is statistically one of the most profitable segments of the economy, but profitable for whom?

You can talk to them face-to-face but I would still provide them something in writing and have them sign their acknowledgement.

Have them sign a document acknowledging this, and give them an example invoice (if you have one to share).The best way to deal with a contractor that can't invoice is to not deal with them at all. 

Does signing acknowledge anything?

Tenant acknowledges landlord's insurance does not cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other causes, nor does it cover tenant's liability.

The Tenant acknowledges and agrees that in the event that he does not have renter's insurance or if his policy provides insufficient coverage, then the Tenant shall be personally liable to all damages and losses that would normally be covered under a renter's insurance policy."