Hindsight

To the person who thought that white Berber would be a wise choice for carpet in a rental home, you obviously did not consider the amount of time and energy that would have to be spent cleaning the carpet just to make it look presentable. Berber catches everything, and white is a poor color selection for carpet in ANY home that plans to be lived in.

To the person who didn't see the need in laying down landscaping cloth before filling the front yard with rocks, you obviously didn't plan to be the person who has to spend 45 -60 minutes weeding on a weekly basis, just to avoid receiving a "Notice of Violation" from the HOA committee.

To the person who planted a bougainvillea bush in a 4 ft by 2 ft space, you have obviously never had to trim aforementioned bush. I understand the bougainvillea bush is an appealing choice for landscaping in Phoenix since it is easy to grow, easy to care for, and looks good all year round, but you should be aware that it is actually a thorny, woody, carnivorous vine that will grow up to 12 meters tall and will grow over any other plant in its path. The thorns are long, sharp, and covered in a waxy black coating that stays in one's skin after being pricked. The more you prune this vine, the faster (and thicker) the branches grow back. A small palm tree, or no plant at all, would have been a much better landscaping choice for this particular section of the front yard.

To the person who opted not to include a covered back patio when building this home, you obviously did not think about how the triple digit summer temperatures would affect a west-facing backyard on a home that is almost entirely all windows on the rear construction. May I send you copies of our utility bill's from last summer for reimbursement, since the combined cost of three months air-conditioning would probably cover the construction cost for a new patio?

And you wonder why we have no desire to resign our rental agreement with you for another year? Hmmmmm...