Some jurisdictions stipulate that the landlord pays the water, the thinking being, the landlord is less likely to stop paying, then the water company shuts it off, then the toilets start to smell, then everybody suffers.When I was a renter in Florida, what they did was divide all the utilities between all the units.

- For example, list attractions to the area that appeal to that ideal client (i.e. good schools, close restaurant proximity, safe neighborhood, Starbuck, Hipster Bar, or whatever you think would appeal to them most). - Here's an example ad from Brandon's book: "Beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, ground floor apartment available in a nicely maintained complex in a residential neighborhood.

Another suggestion I heard on a podcast awhile back is to approach local shops in the area (depending on your target tenant-- nail salons, restaurants, bowling alleys, mechanics, etc) and try to work out a deal with them where you can offer the tenants a discount if they go to these places and then with each customer you refer they give you a small bonus.

We tend to drive the same route to work every day, eat at the same restaurants, spend time with the same people.

However the business just had to shut that down because others were abusing the privilege.

Lack of use of plumbing for more than a day, rent a portable toilet and/or give them a gift card to a local restaurant.

If I have something empty in the winter , I just shut off the water at the street , and blow down the pipes , and pink antifreeze in the traps .  

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Listing your screening qualifications in your ad may deter some qualified people when they haven't yet been sold on your property.For example, list attractions to the area that appeal to that tenant (i.e. good schools, close restaurant proximity, safe neighborhood, parks, Starbucks, Hipster Bar, or whatever you think would appeal to them most).Here's an example ad from Brandon's book: "Beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, ground floor apartment available in a nicely maintained complex in a residential neighborhood.

My guess is they will prefer to continue using the basement units and that should shut them up.