Summertime Vegas temps are similar to the surface of the sun - and the interior temp of 98 is ridiculous. 

Charging the tenant for the first $100 or so in repairs sounds like a good idea on the surface, but it's not.The first problem is that Tenants will be less likely to report maintenance issues.

However, the units have hard surface flooring, new tile showers and other updates that make em look nice.

Hard surface flooring is definitely the best option.  

Also, nowadays they have water meter apps such as "Water Hawk" that can alert you if your water usage is going above normal and things of that nature you may want to check with your water company regarding this so that in the future you would be alerted the minute that a leak surface

The following items should NEVER be flushed into the sewer system: Disinfecting/surface wipes Mop or “Swiffer” type refills Baby/ Adult wipes Paper towels Jewelry wipes Pet care wipes Cosmetic wipes First Aid wipes Disposable diapers or diaper liners Bio-pads (nursing home, home health care, etc.)

We get great results with all kinds of smells, odors, even surface mold.

@Kevin Allen - These are for Chicago, but likely very similar for other local housing authorities...MOST COMMON FAIL ITEMSInoperable light fixtures and improperly wired electrical outlets (reverse polarity, open ground, hot neutral reverse, etc.)Deteriorated and unstable paint on surfaces (peeling, cracking, chipping, etc.) in units built prior to 1978 where children under the age of six reside or will resideMissing, inoperable or incorrectly mounted smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsBroken or inoperable windows (cracked glass panes, broken locks, drafty frames, etc.)Exposed electrical wires/connections (light fixtures missing globes, electrical junction boxes missing cover plates or knockout plugs, breaker boxes with open sockets, etc.)Broken/faulty door locks and drafty doorsCutting hazards, including protruding sharp nails pipes/metals objects with jagged edges,deteriorated sheet metal, cracked glass blocks on windows,etc.

My partner initially tried the level it up with a slight ramp on the surface with cement but the Bldg Inspector told us to remove it.

There are glue down systems as well but those are thinner and you have to worry about having a level surface before installing.