Just a reminder that tomorrow is the first meeting!  

Your disposition reminds me of an analogy from some military experience: Let's just say I was a warrior in the US military and had some close encounters with not so friendly folks, we trained for a multitude of scenarios constantly, rehearsed over and over, ran drills for various tasks, planned and analyzed, and even agreed on what specific preparations would be made as well as form a consensus on how to strategically maneuver and react to the mission ahead, we over-prepared often, almost to a frustrating level; nearly every single mission we conducted (99%) all the planning and preparation was seemingly useless, as soon as any action stimulus began, chaos ensued, what I like to call organized chaos on our teams part, yet it wasn't the planning and strategic efforts made prior to the mission that enabled us, we always worked through the chaos with the fundamentals, the core efficiencies we had learned and trained, it didn't matter what rehearsal and plan we chose, it was the fundamentals that afforded us the opportunity to weather the chaos and react proficiently.

Brief side note- I have been reminding everyone that labor AND material prices are pretty high right now compared to normal.

Leaving supply in the property is one method or using a company like 'filter easy' to deliver new filters is an even better way as the new package reminds the tenant it's time.

(you can remind the listing agent).

I of course reminded them of their lease obligation, and let them know they would be responsible for the lease payments until I could backfill it. 

Me sending a friendly text to the guest reminding them of our quiet hours seems the least offensive of the available options.I appreciate everyone's input. 

Remind them you have no history with them, and simply must proceed with business as usual, and without delays based on a promise.

This is straight from the Chicago Association of REALTORS website:A reminder that the Chicago Residential Lease, and all of CAR’s forms and contracts, are an exclusive member benefit for use only by Chicago Association of REALTORS® members or those who are party to a transaction facilitated by a Chicago Association of REALTORS® member.

Gas water heaters should be clearly obvious for Tenants to leave ample clear space, but we do remind them of this also.