In CA, landlords provide microwave, ove, dish-washer, washing/drying machine and gardening.Let me know what you think.

We also see the struggles you face:Disgruntled customers due to communication breakdowns and scheduling mishaps.Frustrated employees missing deadlines because of complex systems.Recurring service issues stemming from a lack of standardized procedures.Unhappy technicians dealing with unclear pay structures and disputes.The constant threat of legal and financial trouble from non-compliance.You wear many hats, and there just aren't enough hours in the day.

In both cases, the tenant should be educated on their responsibilities and held accountable.Even if the water source were a leaking pipe or roof, you should be able to identify the problem, dry it out, and remove the mold professionally within a few days and then the problem goes away.Simply accepting the tenant's claim - without verification - and allowing them to break the lease without penalty is a bad policy that will cost you much more in the long run.

Every house has it somewhere and generally when it happens it is the tenants fault.. or in the case of Ohio basements are basically never ever dry. 

Economic downturns can be very destructive and jobs can dry up.

@Gregory Jerome It’s no longer legal to do a “dry” closing.....no funds from the B buyer, using the C buyer’s money to first the AB transaction, then the BC transaction. 

However, it's important to assess whether there was any discussion or agreement about who would be responsible for taxes upon selling the property.Financial Responsibility: Your parents' frustration about the tax bill might stem from their perception that you didn't handle the situation responsibly, especially considering the late payment which incurred additional fees.

As you probably know, water in the basement will start to produce mold in about 24 hours, so your first order of business is to get the basement dry ASAP. 

It looks really solid and the roof sheathing and everything else looks very clean and dry.

There are a few different options/ methods (avoid the dry well in this case).