This is basically just a block of concrete poured directly into a trench, so that the weight of the house sits directly on "un-disturbed" soil. 

Again, this is where an attorney who specializes in asset protection will be worth their weight in gold. 

It may take a little weight off your shoulders as you scramble to find a new tenant. 

I bet the tenant is married and just figured it was earlier than lifting the toilet seat.  :-)

I use them exclusively and have been very happy with their service, mostly because the tenant can pay them directly and I don't have to deal with having my office inspected in order to run credit and background checks.That being said, I don't place a lot of weight on credit reports anymore. 

My local PHA uses the following list to prep landlords for the general expectation of the inspection: Windows and Doors The windows must not be damaged or missingAll ground floor windows must have locksAll doors leading outside must have locks and deadboltsFlooring, Ceilings and Walls The flooring, walls and ceilings must not have any serious defects such as serious bulging, sagging, large cracks, loose surface or other major damagesThe flooring must not have any serious damages and cracks that will cause someone to trip and fall (peeling/lifting linoleum is often what flunks on this point)The ceiling and roof must not leak.

One of the second floor tenant installed tile floor on her unit - as the result, the floor bowed down due to the weight of the tiles.

Of course I think it's the greatest thing ever, but that doesn't carry much weight since I am, after all, its founder.

A good property manager who actually looks out for the owners profit, etc is worth his/her weight in GOLD!

I didn't want to re-do any plumbing, so the sink base has to be lifted straight up to get it over the supply and drain lines.