I've been attacked on here multiple times, as have you, both you & I stay in the thread and counter punch any attack on our business, character, methods, etc with facts about our businesses.....We both know he's read everything that's been said here, so in my opinion, there is no good reason not to respond and clear this up unless there are issues.

If they conclude they were sold a pipe dream, aren't they all want to sell, presumably at a loss given the oversupply situation?

This often forces a landlord to put utilities in their name to protect their property (think winter, no heat, frozen pipes).

Is it counter-productive to have late fees in the first place?   

I should probably let them know that I can hire a plumber and unless it’s an issue in the main drain, or something with the pipes (corrosion, etc), they will be billed for it.

Older buildings can be an issue, we had to put some spray foam around the heat pipe entries. 

So I’ll reimburse them for the cost and make it clear any issue not structural to pipes moving forward will be their responsibility.

Or counter some of the taxes?? 

We may be buying and completely gutted house soon and hope the things I want inspected (basement walls bowing, sewer pipes, and basement floor) don’t turn out to be too expensive to fix everything should turn out pretty good for that property as long as comps support it.

What about utilities when you have a vacancy in the winter and don't want the pipes to freeze?