People rely on it because they are unwilling to do the hard work of learning how to get rid of tenants legally.

We live in Michigan, and couldn't get rid of the tenants.

It took me a good solid two years for my most recent property to be stable - getting rid of bad tenants, renovating, and raising rents to market rates.

It was/is filled with stuff, and this year has been spent learning how to get rid of everything, including stuff that belonged to friends that rented here before. 

Depending on your lease I'd tell the offending tenant if they can't control their dog then they''ll have to get rid of the dog or you'll terminate their lease.Tough approach as I'm a dog owner, but what I've told the offending tenant is everyone is entitled to quiet enjoyment of their home.

It was supposed to be in dispute, but their system flagged it anyway and I cannot get rid of it.

I am trying to get rid of almost everything I own in the US and just keep essentials like my documents and car and tools in the garage.

We had a new HVAC system professionally installed to get rid of multiple window units, and a friend with electrical experience assist in adding a few outlets and moving a few others.

An additional word of caution is that its harder to get rid of a bad tenant if you need to if you've got them locked in for 4 years. 

& also switch our loan from FHA to conventional in hopes to get rid of mortgage insurance.