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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Learned the hard way: make sure they change the air filters regularly. I would buy the ones you use to have on hand. Know someone whose hvac system basically exploded when the air filters were never changed by the renters and it wasn’t spelled out who was responsible to do it.[/quote]

So, I'll comment on this one and add my $.02:

OP, you have a $2mil home and presumably you want to come home to it/keep it in general good repair to sell it. So DO NOT rely on tenants to do those repairs or basic maintenance. It's not the tenant's job, and/or they don't know what needs to be done.

So put in place an A/C heating maintenance contract. Keep your yard service. Send someone to clean out the clothes dryer vent. Send someone to maintain the fireplace. Have the gutters cleaned every quarter, pay for leaf removal, whatever. Maintenance is on you and don't expect anyone else to do it. Quirks like "the leaves have to be removed from the drain everyday" are a gamble you are taking. My advice is do not take that gamble. [/quote]

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