Unfortunately due to the business you choose to operate incidents like the one you experienced are more likely to occur compared to a property that's continually occupied by a tenant where the water would more likely be run at a higher frequency which would prevent the pipes from freezing.  

A good PM is efficient with solid policies in place that enable them to act quickly and prevent things from getting out of hand.Legal Compliance & Risk Management: A good PM knows the law and protects you by obeying it.

For more information, contact the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations or the Fair Housing Commission.Bed bug control responsibilitiesLandlords must develop and follow a bed bug control plan to prevent and control bed bug infestations.You must give tenants:An informational notice from the City of Philadelphia about bed bugs and landlord/tenant responsibilities.A written description of bed bug infestation and remediation in the rental unit within the preceding 120 days and of any ongoing remediation.Within ten business days of receiving a written complaint about bed bugs in a rental unit, you must hire professional pest control services to investigate the complaint and begin remediation if an infestation is found.Remediation services must continue until there is no longer evidence of bed bugs in the unit.

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When work needs to be done, we require the tenant to provide access.

Also the property has a kitchen downstairs which I assume would be considered an adu already which would prevent a second adu if you were to convert the detached garage. 

Also prevented us from making wrong statements on our part which would have reduced the claim.3.  

Once you have cash in hand, you can unlock the unit for 24 hours and let him move his stuff out.I would also consider charging an additional deposit of $500 or something, just to prevent him from leaving all the trash or stealing your refrigerator.

While rental income is indeed considered passive under IRC §469, that doesn't prevent you from claiming a home office deduction if you meet the requirements.What You Need to Qualify: 📋A dedicated space used exclusively for managing your rentalsRegular and substantial management activitiesThis must be your principal place for conducting these activitiesThe Legal Foundation: ⚖️The Tax Court in Curphey v.