At least we can somewhat disconnect financial loss from inevitable disappointment.

Rather than try to fix the disconnect I have pivoted to changing my heating systems over to new systems that are individually paid for by the tenants.

Most conflicts in business (and in marriages, but I digress) happen because of disconnected expectations.

It’s two bolts a wax ring and disconnecting water.

He was paying the monthly payments up until the beginning of this year, then he stopped and the number I had for him is now disconnected and of course does not respond to emails.

Side note: possibly labeling is what caused the disconnect in your situation, to begin with.Specifically in your case, your re-negotiating of the option credit does not trigger an immediate taxation.

Also, the biggest ticket item will most likely be the main sewer line disconnected, What was the quote for the repair?

I did contact the utility company and they suggested to give them a call during business hours and have the utilities disconnected since I no longer own the property.

Tenant shall have abandoned or surrendered the Premises if any of the following events occur and if Tenant’s personal belongings have been substantially removed, and Tenant does not appear to be living in the Premises in Agent’s reasonable judgment :Tenant’s move out or notice to vacate date has passed; Tenant is in default for non‐payment of rent for 5 consecutive days; water, gas, electric, or any other service for the Premises connected in Tenant’s name has been terminated or disconnected; Agent is in the process of judicially evicting Tenant for any reason; and Tenant fails to respond for 2 consecutive days to any notice posted on the inside of the main entry door to the Premises stating that Agent considers Tenant to have abandoned. 

Originally posted by @Chris Allen:@Carolyn Fuller Nurses take their "normal" rents from one market to another, so they may be going to Cali from Ohio (used to $750/mo rental vs $2.5k).That does explain the disconnect!