One minor exception to the comment: not advisable to lose Section 8 funding which could result both an immediate lose of further rents and/or a squatting/eviction scenario.Next:1) In terms of the late rent payment(s) - consider a 3-Day Notice to "Cure or Quit". 2) If step 1) ineffective, consider the lease type - in many states if month-to-month the lessor has the right to submit "30-Day Notice to Vacate" without cause. 3) If step 2) is ineffective, an Unlawful Detainer (aka Eviction) could be pursued.

You want to check the toilets and under every sink, outdoor hose bibs, etc.

We all got along pretty well and took turns cleaning the shades spaces eg mopping floors and cleaning toilets.

Toilet paper!

We get the occasional VOICEMAIL in the middle of the night complaining of an 'emergency' toilet won't flush, furnace doesn't work, then we calmly contact them in the morning and remind them what we discussed, then promptly send someone to take care of the issue.

And since this all feeds into the experience, please don't be the host that ruins the experience by asking the guests to provide all their own cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc.  

You lose control but you aren't being called in the middle of the night to fix a toilet.

people crossing the borders by and large are not who are squatting.. 

In the basement I hung streams of toilet paper....and when the room is still, no heat flowing - I notice the toilet paper swaying a little bit.

The plumbing company gave me a quote and list of what has to be done: "Remove toilet and many ceramic tiles from floor and shower stall.