2. use the 'search' function to find topics, areas and people of interest.

How long should I run the appliances and hvac ensure they function.

As a firefighter my opinion may be slightly biased because I've seen the cases that "probably won't happen"; however, if there was a fire, all liabilities would fall on the landlord if there were not functioning smoke detectors and a kitchen fire extinguisher in place.

Our tenet called and said the garbage disposal was not functioning.  

Landlord is not obligated to replace these items, assuming they are still functional.

It may be a while for the lawyer to bring this to court but don’t sit on it.

We even back up our services, if a tenant that we placed in a home that we manage we will cover up to $1,000 of court or legal fees associated with an eviction process.

Properly functioning sewer lines don't need "maintenance"...My guess is, it's either an old clay pipe with tree root problems (in which case they should replace it, or remove the tree), or it's improperly installed / runs uphill (in which case, it needs replaced). 

Málaga is a highly developed and a very international place, with amazing weather all year long, tons of golf courses, tennis courts, lovely beaches and mountains. 

Besides a firm education on real estate basics, I would suggest becoming an expert in a niche, whether that niche being a neighborhood, property type, or functional area like probate, bankruptcy, etc.