1. Heating system, now more than 20 years old, doesn't work at all.
2. A/C system, now more than 20 years old, stopped working. Temporary replacement fan and capacitor allow the system to run but it makes a good bit of noise.
3. Outside stairwell drain has not drained properly in the five years of our tenancy. Consequently, it is easily overwhelmed during heavy rains and hurricanes. Hurricane Florence gave us just at 2 inches of standing water in the basement.
4. Mold? Yes. Visible on the outside of the walls. What about on the inside?
5. The roof is 20+ years old. Has been patched at least twice. Flashing around the chimney is shot. Heavy rains mean flooding in "man cave" unless chimney is kept covered by tarp/plastic. Nice look, though.
6. Hot water heater works, although also 20+ years old.
7. Main sewer line has a bow in it. This causes sewage to back up into the house. The first time was January 2015. Has happened 8-10 times since then. When it happens, expect to have Roto-Rooter drill in from street due to the deformity in the sewer line. That, by the way, was caused by:
8. 60-80 pine tree compromising sewer line in the front yard. Thankfully, Hurricane Florence knocked the tree down. Sadly, that tree continues to lay on the front lawn.
9. Numerous windows have not worked properly during our tenancy. Counterweights were busted or their cords are broken. Watch your fingers at all times.
10. Soil erosion under driveway and carport revealed in a series of serious cracks and breaks in carport and driveway.
11. No basement waterproofing. As a consequent, three separate instances of rain or groundwater intrusion into the home, along the front wall, one side wall, and the back wall of the basement.
12. Kitchen circuits are under-amped and underpowered. Have some coffee, or have some toast, or use your electric skillet. But never do all three at once.
13. Ceilings in the dining room and living room are water-stained and cracked due to rainwater exposure from roof leaks.
14. Leaking water from all sources have completely compromised sheetrock in the downstairs bathroom, which crumbles without anyone touching it.
15. With each major flooding, including sewer and rain/groundwater, basement tiles have been undermined by water beneath. In one room, this has also caused press-and-stick tiles to become detached. In the main room, tiles squish for weeks after such intrusions. In another basement room, the composite wood flooring is swollen due to absorbing moisture.
