Our tenants have asked us to get HVAC service, as according to them the system is not as efficient.For context: this is a single family home we are renting out in CA while living in a different state.We did spend almost $10k this year to get pine trees cut down in the backyard, for fire prevention, which is not a cost we had accounted for when determining the monthly rent.We did change the motor of the AC in 2019, and from what I understand AC maintenance is not responsibility of the landlord.The previous tenants, did get HVAC service themselves.What would be a polite and tactful way of getting back to the tenants' ask for HVAC maintenance?

Some sellers have dug up and taken plants (even small trees or bushes) with them."

They were parked on the street and a branch fell from the tree .  

I myself am an avid hunter of white tail deer, and I have a passion for homesteading (think cabin in the woods, hunting, gardens, apple trees, bee keeping, livestock, and no electricity) that is only matched by my passion for real estate. 

Give me six hours to cut down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening my axe."

The sewer was blocked by tree roots and there is a new service on outside.Can anybody have a recommendation for a lawyer of RTP NC area?

Since they moved in, we already spent 3-time money on fixing the toilets/shower drain because the drainage issue (found lots of toilets, flushable wipes, hair, feminine products, tree roots etc) at this point, we are happy if she can just move out.

Where as TK PM takes the approach, "I hate that your vacancy was longer then expected and during that time a tree branch crushed your fence, let me help you with that lease up fee."

Now that you've had this experience, you know you should ask the lender's loan range up front just to make sure you're not "barking up the wrong tree".David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

Go fell your own trees, rip and plane them into lumber yourself.