Thankfully, I've received a ton of great information in this thread alone that is forcing us to re-think our markets and approach each one more strategically.Thanks for the advice, I think having clearer criteria is vital.

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.Some of the posters here have advertised properties they have no contract on so.

No need to waive rent for January unless the unit is not habitable during that month and they had to pay for their own lodging elsewhere.11.

Electrical, plumbing etc are generally on the level of a RV and for this reason can not be certified for habitability depending on local codes.

Communication is vital - I hate chasing people down.

I found this document related to PA:http://tenant.net/Other_Areas/Penn/harris/pa-part2...Two paragraphs appear to relate to this situation:Under the new "implied warranty of habitability" law, the tenant's obligation to pay rent and the landlord's obligation to maintain habitable (safe, sanitary and fit) premises depend upon each other.

But I know that it'll only be scary the first few times and eventually it'll seem like an old habit.

It seems that this is no longer a topic of vital interest, but it is a subject that I have at least some useful opinions on.A spreadsheet program is primarily intended for manipulating numbers easily.

You can sue for breach of contract in small claims court.She just needs to present her case well with regard to habitability, safety, etc.The threat of lawsuit might be able to goad the LL into action.

Whether you are trying to build a habit or learning just one more thing about the market.