Oh well, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make her drink.

We're closing on our first rental next week and going to challenge ourselves by being the property manager.We're going to have the tenant pay thier own water, sewer & trash.What's your experience with the tentents being responsible for it?

And for the sake of conservatism, let's guesstimate that the total expenses of the property (maintenance, water utility, property tax, insurance, management, and vacancy) will equal 50% of the monthly rent, or $250/month in expenses.So, thus far, we would be earning $250/month, or $3,000/year.

They are RE investors that tap the banking system for financing.Here's what I've read in terms of landlord responsibility:In NY the residential landlord has no duty to mitigate its damages and may recover the full value of remaining payments owed under the lease for the entire lease term even if the landlord makes no attempt whatsoever to offset, minimize, or cover its losses.Looking for some advise. 

It could take as few as two days if there is not much damage and contractors are scheduled just right. 

My tenant here in Thousand Oaks, CA stopped paying rent and also stopped watering so the grass and landscaping is damaged.

And if these parties caused any damage then take it out of his deposit.Just reiterate that this is not personal, it's a business.

Property's on city electric and water but has in ground septic. 

Not only can they interfere with showing the property, but they can actively do damage, too.

They were great, tenants understand how to use them and I can easily replace damaged blinds.