@Kevin Allen - These are for Chicago, but likely very similar for other local housing authorities...MOST COMMON FAIL ITEMSInoperable light fixtures and improperly wired electrical outlets (reverse polarity, open ground, hot neutral reverse, etc.)Deteriorated and unstable paint on surfaces (peeling, cracking, chipping, etc.) in units built prior to 1978 where children under the age of six reside or will resideMissing, inoperable or incorrectly mounted smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsBroken or inoperable windows (cracked glass panes, broken locks, drafty frames, etc.)Exposed electrical wires/connections (light fixtures missing globes, electrical junction boxes missing cover plates or knockout plugs, breaker boxes with open sockets, etc.)Broken/faulty door locks and drafty doorsCutting hazards, including protruding sharp nails pipes/metals objects with jagged edges,deteriorated sheet metal, cracked glass blocks on windows,etc.

Older models have a small metal plate mounted on the siding,In the State of Illinois, mobile homes are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) which is run by the Secretary of State's Office.

Also it’s for the neighborhood.If anyone goes into hotels or something else RE related, please remember there is a business of a bigger purpose behind what runs those things, it’s not all about brick motor and money.

She responded she still doesn't want to park in the garage because it's not a motorized door with a button for her to press inside her car.

Problem solved, unit refilled, diagnosed with a terminally ill motor (about 3-5y left).

A pair of panties got wrapped in the washer motor and broke it due to over loading. 

Would be awesome for college rental.basement has 12' ceilings. 3 gas meters w mounts for a 4th. 3 electric meters.

Now I have no deposit and a mounting loss.

I was (in my head) thinking about a scenario where a tenant took me (the landlord) to court for extortion...then the burden would fall on you, the evil landlord, to prove the mount charged was "reasonable and customary"I agree taking to court would be foolish, but never underestimate the potential folly of certain tenants.

I pick up these 12 x 12 mesh-mounted mosaic glass tiles at Home Depot for around $5 a sheet; easy to trim with a scissors to fit as needed.