You can write into the lease that the tenant is responsible for utilities, lawn care and small repairs.

I am also trying to account for the eventuality that he could trash the place or a major capex item comes up while he is living rent free.Do you see other alternatives to structuring the deal where I shift liability and also reduce holding cost?

Since their lease expired 5 & 9 years ago(2 separate unit), can I file application with UC township to catch up previous rent increase ( average 2%-3% CPI Consumer Price Index increase)?

What would be the potential negatives of leasing an out-of state property?

I've recently been looking into purchasing property using the Master Lease Option method.

If you're convinced this is your best option, do the hold agreement instead of a lease.

I was wondering if any property owners had an experience negotiating a billboard lease with an advertising company. 

I was wondering if any property owners had an experience negotiating a billboard lease with an advertising company.

Even if she backs down on these items now, there's surely more to come. 

On August 18 I am ending my lease so I can rent a room instead of an apartment to save money and pay down debt so I can be in the best position for homeownership next year.