Since electricity and water is included in our rent, we also have a clause stating that if the monthly bill doubles compared to the month-comparable bill from the prior year, then the excess will be assessed as a fee.

It is no different than maintaining the electrical outlet for the W/D or the plumbing for the washer.  

I’ve had to replace 3 refrigerators in 5 years on 25 units but they were very old.

I’ve worked a bunch on other large projects and inspections  (building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical) and have had no issues in PA and NJ. 

I can not imagine you'd get a permit with "just a box drawn on the site plan".....nothing showing plumbing, electrical, structural elements, etc. meet building code.

Make sure to inspect all the major systems thoroughly (HVAC, plumbing, foundations, roof, electrical) and make sure you know what they look like today.

It also says:"MAINTENANCE: It is expected that major systems in and around the property will breakdown from time to time such as washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.

Do you pay utilities (electric, water) and mortgage through Baselane.

My townhouse is all-electric with no garage, no fireplace, and no bbq grill, so no source of carbon monoxide.

I was talking to the guy that found me the deal and he said it has a Federal Pacific electrical panel and he's saying I'll have to rip out all the sheetrock and redo the wiring in the house as well as the plumbing because it has galvanized pipes.