Make sure trash removal is available. Allow tenants to contract for service with telephone and cablevision companies that are authorized to do business in the area. You can say what needs to be said the way you want to say it. You don't have to be there when the landlord gets the news that something has gone wrong. And, written notes tend to keep turning up and reminding people of things, whereas mental notes are easily forgotten.
Many leases require that maintenance requests be in writing.
Other people should not be counted on to get your messages to the landlord. Finally, you want to be sure you can prove the landlord was notified about every problem so that if problems worsen or something is damaged or someone is hurt, the landlord can't say he or she didn't know. Basically, this says that if your landlord won't repair your home and the problem is a violation of the local housing code, you can sue for damages and back rent, as long as you continue to pay rent. If the landlord continually fails to meet maintenance and contract requirements, the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act gives you the right to eventually break your lease. To do this, you must give the landlord a letter at least 30 days before a rent date.