Then wait til the health department or fire department makes new requirements, building a fence around your trash container, putting up fire exit light and exterior (in the open stairwell) fire extinguishers, and don't forget the replacement of the extinguishers after kids steal them as the must be accessable!

I think I have managed to wade through numerous threads and postings on other sites about the ins and outs of deducting vs depreciating costs associated with putting my property into service.My understanding is that any and all costs...even if they would typically be deductible repairs were my unit to be currently rented or in-between renters must be rolled into the basis of my purchase and subsequently depreciated.

I called the county health dept and expressed concern about all the junk and West Nile after the last rain.

I am so glad that the drag that these messages have on the economy and the collective mental health of America is over.2.What a great country!

With numerous bank related issues pushing the calendar date farther and farther.The deal starting at $182,500.

But there's a no-tolerance policy with health and safety concerns.

I missed a few key points, one of them being a roommate vs a full house tenant.Perhaps, it may be extreme, and I see your point, which is based on your experience on being on the other end of the arrangement.This particular person is self employed, has no prior landlords, is hesitant on filling out the rental app, and is in a rush to move in....I definitely know I am bias after having the numerous episodes I've gone through as a landlord throughout the years, and in this particular case I would run this person through the ringer if not just deny them outright....Although this is a little different in a roommate situation, as a Landlord you have the professional obligation to thoroughly and completely checkout their entire story especially when its off to begin with...If they dislike it, then perhaps they should get their life together. and was this really the person you wanted in your place anyway?

Well the original owner was the landlord and was not firm with the tenant at all during the period of the lease (numerous late payments).

Be thankful you have tenants that might be less likely to get behind with rents since they can be insured paying the highest health care costs in the world that take many to bankruptcy and poor credit histories.

You will be required to make timely repairs relating to the safety, health and welfare of your tenants regardless of rents being current or not.