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7 September 2022 | 5 replies
Biggest challenge of keyless systems is battery replacement.2) PMC's - see bottom of answer3) Your PMC will cover this, but it is ALWAYS good to understand pricing, so you're not overcharged.4) We've not seen any benefits with different brands.5) Pretty standard to have a clause in your lease that you are NOT responsible for appliance repair or replacement.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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23 June 2017 | 0 replies
I spent this past 2 weeks applying for online lenders, and I've had millions (well, maybe a hundred) of phone calls from cash advance merchants that waste time and phone battery, and I'm pretty sure they will not stop calling me for at least 6 months.
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12 November 2016 | 17 replies
I had to install smoke/CO detectors with non-removable batteries before selling my condo in CA.
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4 May 2019 | 60 replies
Running out of batteries means that I have to take a trip out to the unit, and I hate taking trips out to my units.
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21 November 2019 | 7 replies
For example the cost of the module is $130k, and they told me my budget of $200-225k is "tight."
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28 August 2014 | 18 replies
They use a battery for backup, but if it beeps and they remove the battery guess what happens?
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20 September 2006 | 4 replies
They use distance sensors and algorithims to map an area so they can go room to room on the same floor.They also roll themselves back to the recharging station when the battery gets low, and after getting charged, pick up where they left off.You can schedule it to run every day, every three days, whatever.Biggest drawback is that the dust bin is a little small.
29 April 2015 | 23 replies
Baby steps to more advanced over 9 modules.
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10 July 2017 | 14 replies
Here's my experience: accept the Section 8 applicant, inspector comes about a week after; he's required to fail you based on one minor infraction, such as a loose wall plate, missing fire extinguisher, smoke alarm without battery, etc.
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21 June 2021 | 17 replies
Locally We are adding Full solar with whole-home battery EV charging and Smart home compliance for the newest group of Renters who will pay extra for these features.