The laws are clear in every state, you don't pay rent, get out.

I would HIGHLY recommend discussing w/ a RE attorney and getting familiar with the tenant/landlord laws in SF. 

After a great 35 years in law enforcement in Northeast Ohio, I would not begin to be "eerie" through a single post on BP. 

Hird, Attorney at LawThe Hird Law Firm, BOARD CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LAW, TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION.DESIGNATED EXPEDITED 504 CLOSING ATTORNEY, U.S.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to follow the law and treat people honestly and fairly. 

Then I usually get a letter from the Sewer provider citing the Indiana law which says I'm responsible for Sewer if the tenant fails to pay. 

.✅ An agreement must be in place between the buyer and buyer’s agent before any properties can be toured.It should be noted these rules are in line with the NAR settlement and is an MLS participation requirement, not state law

These will certainly specify the jurisdiction and venue for any disputes, as well as the governing law.

I also met some great folks out of Portland at the BP Conference in Mexico this month.My father-in-law lives near Ellsworth and owns some short-term rentals there.

@Elliot B.I doubt a energy meter based on airflow, heat - etc - of any variety - would hold up if challenged in a court of law -