@Ali Boone Yea its a little cold, -3 (26F) but can't really complain as we get no where near the temps as eastern canada.

I've always cut the heat off too but with an upcoming vacancy and the 8 degree weather we're having, I've considered keeping the thermostat set to a temp just to make sure the pipes don't freeze.

Temp at 450 with the door open all day long.

If tenant pays heat, tenant is welcome to set the thermostat to whatever temp they desire.What's your local law say?

That older building likely does not have individual shut off valves and turning off the water at the street will shut off the water to your only tenant.With the temps we just had and the duration of those temps I bet you will have one or two (I am up to six so far) that bust.

I had 2 pipes go in 2 different units the past 2 weeks with temps dropping below 0.

Other good ones are Iowa City IA; Gainesville, FL; Columbia MO and Tempe, AZ.

If the materials are a problem the owner of the home can get a temp line with the materials vendor then the contractor is just putting their labor and profits out there until the closing.What makes this work is that the buyer is fully approved with all loan conditions signed off except the replacement of the siding.

I'm sure there are some small towns WAY down the bayou that may be similar to Bon Temps, but I haven't spent much time there.

I'd let the Red Cross take care of temp housing.