When orangeburg starts to fail you will only end up with more backups and the more you clean the line the more damage you do to the pipe.

If you have a financing contingency they should have no ability to go after you for damages.

@Neal Collins it's more brain damage than banks but worth every brain cell.

Vinyl will also result in less property damage if you allow pets.

I normally end up telling the tenant before they leave that I'll hold the deposit until the bills settle out, deduct those, and send them the rest assuming there are no damages (unless for some reason they'd prefer to keep them separate).

With the second duplex, there is significant amount of fire damage.

A year or two of  driving and parking on it will compact it rather well .A good base is required for asphalt or concrete .Most of my properties are gravel , when I want to dress them up I bring in a ton or two , and spread it with the loader , and it looks as good as new 

So how are we supposed to do repairs for a sale when tenants want 24 hours notice and are not cooperating.We have a timeframe to get them done and repairs required need her to make room and move possession.Termite damage and repair, electrical work and install baseboard heaters.Her possessions are blocking all access.

Needless to say he's done, but unfortunately so is the damage, and I'm hoping someone might have a creative (and hopefully inexpensive) solution. 

Hi all,I'm reviewing property manager bids, and in a couple of contracts, I've found the following clause:Carry and pay for: (i) public and premises liability insurance in an amount of no less than $1,000,000; and (ii) property damage and worker'scompensation insurance adequate to protect the interests of Owner and Property Manager.