A quality property will get you quality tenants. Set up a yearly review and don't wait too long before you get around to fixing things. The most obvious are paint, roof and visual appearance of the property. Maintaining your property now will also make it easier for you when you sell it in the future. I notify my tenants that I will be conducting a quick walk through of their unit.
Buildings get higher rents if they are updated.
I spoke with the tenants about it and learned that the tenants had moved in their 6 friends. Their lease agreement stated that no more than 3 people will occupy their unit. The city of Bellevue was willing to adjust the bill because it was extremely high. A water bill is a good indication of how many people are occupying a rental property. If a water bill increases for no particular reason , you need to check on why it has increased.