The more a tenant resists courtesy notices, the more formal I get in my communication with them - to the point where I'm citing conditions of their contract with each request (e.g., "Pursuant to section 10.3(a) of your rental contract, you are hereby given the required 24 hours notice that remediation of a window leak will commence on the premises by Acme Construction, LLC.  

remove any water resistant coverings like vinyl.  

I think that the grade 1 security claim by kwikset and the fact that they advertize them as bump-resistant resolves my concerns that I am providing good locks for their security.I am not a lock expert but it seems like this type of lock can take away a lot of business from locksmiths (nothing against locksmiths!)

This is a vinyl based product that requires you to use a 1-2" roller on the seams, but is extremely resistant to damage.

Tenants are extremely hard on appliances, it is not uncommon.Landlord Responsibilities: Landlord will at all times during the tenancy keep the premises fit for human habitation, and shall in particular:a.Cultivate, care for and mow surrounding grass, lawn, flowers, and shrubberyb.Maintain the premises to substantially comply with any applicable code, statue, ordinance, or regulation governing the premisec.Maintain the roof, floors, walls, foundations, and all other structural components in reasonable good repair as to be usable and capable of resisting normal loadsd.Keep any shared or common areas reasonable clean, sanitary, and safe from defects increasing the hazards of fire or accidente.Provide a reasonable program for the control of infestation by insects, rodents, and other pests at move in f.Except where the condition is attributable to normal wear and tear, make repairs and arrangements necessary to put and keep the premises in as good condition as at move ing.Provide reasonably adequate locks and provide keys to the tenanth.Maintain all electrical, plumbing (main lines), heating, and other facilities and appliances supplied by Landlord in reasonably good working orderi.Maintain the unit in reasonably weather tight conditionj.Provide facilities adequate to supply heat and water and hot water as reasonably required by the tenant

Resist the temptation of spending it because there is nothing worst than having to used debt to fund an emergency.

(and I have to resist the urge for a 4th...)  

(lyrics in a song, I forget what song), but that is so true.More so with younger people than older people, but we are a lot like water or electricity, seeking the path of least resistance.

Many of my guys and gals buy from them... its this idea that total beginners should start with wholesaling that just leads to a lot of wasted time and huge amount of folks flaming out before they ever started.. blowing through whatever liquidity they had on direct mail or sign or whatever only to never make a deal and return to whatever it is they do for a living.I have absolutely NP with those that buy and resell.. its those that are trying to assign and have no control over the deal don't understand the RE basics

Also, explaining all the sale prep, your schedule, and how they need to be vacated may help as will a mention of the deposit return (for an empty intact property by the specified date)..If you sense resistance or an issue or have a question, you could get legal advice.