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Pratheek Lakur Deductions for repairs following move out
31 July 2023 | 16 replies
I wouldn't charge anything for the lawn because (a) it doesn't sound like your watering system was 100% functional when they moved in, and (b) it doesn't sound like you stressed the importance of reporting malfunctions so you could repair the system.
Shawn Green Short Term Rental in Orlando/ Disney Area
19 June 2021 | 20 replies
Either the washer or dryer can be expected to malfunction given the very heavy use cleaning bedsheets and towels after every check-out.
Brandon P. Ice marker broken - previous tentant left fridge
20 July 2018 | 9 replies
That is what we did to avoid this problem since all ice makers eventually malfunction.
Mike Landry very high electric bills
18 October 2016 | 27 replies
Also check  the t&p valve either on the side of the water heater or on the top of it and I have had them malfunction and when they do they stick open and just leak water outside the home so you wouldn't see any water inside anywhere. 
Brandon Huggins Has Anyone Ever Gutted a Burned Down Townhouse
28 November 2013 | 7 replies
The water was shut off from the pool, the heater malfunctioned and kept burning.
Max James Why don't you put CO Detectors in your buildings?
16 December 2015 | 6 replies
After brushing up my leases and thinking more about I am wondering if this puts me liable if there were to be a CO leak and it were due to detector malfunction from the residents.  
Heath S. Final Water Bill of $2000 After Closing. Looking for Advice
18 October 2016 | 15 replies
It's oh so convenient that the outside unit 'undercharging' you is the malfunctioning one and not the meter inside overcharging you.Did you ask them to check for a leak on their side of the meter?  
Sean Price What is considered normal wear and tear
15 July 2013 | 7 replies
I did not see a statutory definition of "normal wear and tear" under Florida laws after only a very brief search, however the legal definition in Texas is:"Normal wear and tear" means deterioration that results from the intended use of a dwelling, breakage or malfunction due to age or deteriorated condition, but the term does not include deterioration that results from negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the premises, equipment, or chattels by the tenant, by a member of the tenant's household, or by a guest or invitee of the tenant (Tex.
Lyndsey Keller Poll: Inspecting Your properties
3 August 2013 | 3 replies
We look for signs of water damage (leaky fixtures, etc); broken, malfunctioning cabinetry, windows, and doors; we check all lights, spot check outlets; We test the HVAC and, where applicable, change the filter.
Greg P. How to know when to stop?
14 May 2011 | 11 replies
The roofer came back to fix the roof and fascia (which cost us nothing, since it was his fault) and our sheetrock and painters came in and fixed the kitchen for just a few bucks (they get a lot of work from us, and were happy to do us this favor).Other than that, we've had a few wobbly fans, a broken shower handle, a sliding glass door that didn't slide very well, a three-way switch that was installed improperly and a garage door opener that was malfunctioning.