That accounts for plane, car rental, hotel, gas, etc.

It didn't occur to me that water is a monthly bill (here we pay once a year, or, for gas and electric, when we are low..so maybe just a few times a year) until the PM complained that the tenant received a 5 day notice.

I have not seen them, but I have seen evidence like recent newspapers and gas station sandwiches with recent "best buy" dates.I did e-mail the city about this and they said they would have an inspector go to the location to secure the property and make sure they cannot get in.

And are you sure there is no gas?

That makes sense, although I'm not positive on the deeds since the property is located in an oil/gas county, so they charge like $150 just to access their records.

Hi All,I am a relatively new investor (own two properties, one primary residence and one vacation rental), looking to push the gas pedal a bit.

I pay gas for a two family building who utilities are not separated. so my tenant shows me their gas bill, in which by contract (lease) responsible for the gas. the bill was $680 and they said we must have a leak.

MAINTENANCE USE AND REPORTING: Tenant shall properly use, operate and safeguard Premises, including if applicable, any landscaping, furniture, furnishings and appliances, and all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures, carbon monoxide devices and smoke alarms, deck, and keep them and the Premises clean, sanitary and well ventilated....Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord, in writing, of any problem, malfunction or damage with any item including carbon monoxide devices and smoke alarms on the property.

I once walked into a home with a bad gas smell. 

With gas prices down, but rising, Vernal is low right now.