THE SECOND MONTH Somehow during the Second Month, when the newness wears off and the happiness falls into a routine, the new Tenants become confused.

., are not protected - even if they're disabled, etc.I had a written criteria list and I amended it as I became more experienced.  

The landlord/tenant relationship does not have to be adversarial, and framing the "inspections" as routine maintenance that you take care of so the tenant doesn't have to makes it sound like you're the nice guy.If you haven't been inside in years, how do you know what's going on?

I routinely pass out the lead information booklet and have the tenants sign the disclosure forms. 

After speaking with her, I found out that she was receiving her disability, retirement, and social security check around the 3rd of the month (rent due on the first).

Same, I can get over the money (though I would love to have it) but I can’t get over the idea of him thinking this is something he can just routinely do to landlords

If, in the middle of the coldest part of a NY winter, an ice storm hits and disrupts power to utility customers, disabling their heating sources. 

We travel often abroad and when we are away from routine, she is a lot more open to listen about “crazy” ideas since she is away from stress and problems.

Let them know you will schedule something in a few months when you are there to do xyz (some routine maintenence) basically to see if there is anything in the house that needs attention.

ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act.