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This sounds a bit odd, as they do not appear to be doing anything unusual, like putting paper towels in the toilet. If i were a tenant i'd be a bit annoyed about this problem cropping up regularly. here are some ideas: 1) put hair traps in the sink and shower 2) have a good plumber take a look and see if there is a problem with the drainage, such as the angle being wrong (too shallow and the waste does not flow quickly, for example), or the drain size is wrong (pipe too narrow). You can also have roots in the drain exiting the house, or little burrs sticking up in PVC pipe connections which were not sanded off correctly during installation. 3) install a grease trap in the kitchen 4) schedule regular maintenance, for example once every three months go there and use a degreaser here is a discussion on the topic: "Most people start looking for regular clogs in their plumbing system when something goes bad. They often find that the problem is a grease clog. Although you might think that grease should just go down the pipes, sometimes this does not happen. Grease is problematic as it does not dissolve in water. If you end up with large quantities of grease and oil in your plumbing the pipes will get blocked. You need to remove any grease clog from plumbing systems and this is task that is better done sooner than later. The entire sewer system can get blocked and the house ends up with a flooded basement or worse. Nowadays we can see a lot of homes employing the use of grease traps in their plumbing systems. Such a fixture will separate solids from grease in your kitchen wastewater. Keep in mind that you need to have a licensed plumber to install this gadget and that just because you have it does not mean your problems are over. A grease trap helps in minimizing clogs but they still occur if the trap is not cleaned as often as needed. Grease traps also need attention and maintenance. If you do not clean these as well, you will see them clogging. The most common grease clogs will appear at the kitchen sink. Clogs found in this location are usually a mix of grease and food while those in the bathroom are hair and soap. To avoid kitchen clogs you need to sometimes poor boiling hot water in the drain. This routine will help out by liquefying the grease and make it go down the plumbing pipes. Fats can also be broken down by utilizing baking soda and vinegar to the mix. If a grease clog appears there are some things you can do in order to remove them. First try the above mentioned boiling hot water method and if that does not provide results try a degreaser. You can find them at specialized shops and even in some supermarkets. Most clogs will be in traps so remove such fixtures and clean them. The grease clog can be located below the trap and this brings out the need of a mechanical snake. Put it in the pipes and see if this removes the blockage. If it does not you will need to call a plumber as more advanced solutions might need to be applied. "
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