Maybe this example will explain the idea better: Comparing owning 4 SFH and 1 4-family, in the first situation you have 4 roofs that can take damage in a bad storm, leaving you on the hook for suddenly dealing with substantial cap-ex expenses across 4 properties.

Heat and hot water is included in my lease agreement.4.I did not make a damage or security deposit to the landlord in connection with my apartment.5.I do not know of any legal claims against or unresolved disputes that I have with the current landlord.6.My current phone number is ______________________Dated: __________________, 2017By: ____________________________________Tenant Signature__________________________________

It takes time to improve your score, but unfortunately you can damage it very quickly. 

Is it a matter of upgrading or is there actual damage?

The roof scuppers, drain lines, and wall vents were poorly installed.Because the issue is due to poor craftmanship, wear and tear, and maintenance insurance is not going to cover the damage in my unit.

Dirt gets under them - especially wet weather -  and can damage the vehicle's finish. 

Personally i would not require tenants to maintain those units and risk doing more damage, that is part of the landlords asset and value of the property.

I have a tenant who's brother came over and did considerable damage to doors and walls.police were involved. landlord rights and tenants rights were to go with this.any info would be a great learning tipIn Rhode Island

Damage can come from any angle.  

The house has an addition that was poorly added by the previous owner and it is showing quite a bit of damage.