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@Account Closed, I would go with what @Marcia Maynard said above.  I am in business to make money, but not off the backs of those suffering a catastrophic health event.  If that is not enough remember that courts sit in both equity and in law.  Despite your contract the court may give them a break.  in fact truth is I really admire Marcia's post above.  That is a class act.

I would tell them that I was sorry to hear about the husband's health situation.

I would let them know I didn't receive their Notice to Vacate (or the whatever the equivalent legal form is for your jurisdiction). Now that I am hearing about it for the first time and know their intention, I would give them the proper form for them to fill out. This form would put in writing, with their signature, their intent to vacate and the date of their intended last day of tenancy.

A health situation like this is not only heartbreaking, but is likely to result in both the husband and wife not thinking clearly and under substantial stress.

The tenant is informing you that they can't afford to rent the place any longer and/or need to move for health reasons. I would negotiate a move-out plan with them.

I would keep them accountable for August rent, but let them break the lease and move-out without penalty.

I would let them know that we serve the Notice to Pay Rent or Quit whenever rent is not received on time for the current month. No harm intended. In fact, if they don't have the money for August rent, then the Notice to Pay Rent or Quit might be beneficial to them, as they might be able to find an agency that will be able to help them cover the rent, and most such agencies require a copy of this before they can help.

I would also, provide them with a community resource list. As they will need many services and other support at a time like this.

I would tell them that I was sorry to hear about the husband's health situation.

I would let them know I didn't receive their Notice to Vacate (or the whatever the equivalent legal form is for your jurisdiction). Now that I am hearing about it for the first time and know their intention, I would give them the proper form for them to fill out. This form would put in writing, with their signature, their intent to vacate and the date of their intended last day of tenancy.

A health situation like this is not only heartbreaking, but is likely to result in both the husband and wife not thinking clearly and under substantial stress.

The tenant is informing you that they can't afford to rent the place any longer and/or need to move for health reasons. I would negotiate a move-out plan with them.

I would keep them accountable for August rent, but let them break the lease and move-out without penalty.

I would let them know that we serve the Notice to Pay Rent or Quit whenever rent is not received on time for the current month. No harm intended. In fact, if they don't have the money for August rent, then the Notice to Pay Rent or Quit might be beneficial to them, as they might be able to find an agency that will be able to help them cover the rent, and most such agencies require a copy of this before they can help.

I would also, provide them with a community resource list. As they will need many services and other support at a time like this.

@Account Closed prior to closing on my duplex in West Philadelphia I had done a lot of research because the home was zoned RSA5. I then checked the zoning archives and found documentation showing that it had been used as a duplex since 1949!

Long story short, while performing my due diligence I was snooping around landlord-tenant court files involving the previous owner who had run into the same issue as far as attempting to obtain 2 rental licenses. I will look it up again and advise you of the attorney's name on the docket. 

Here it is everyone.  Check it out!!

https://youtu.be/pDin2hzLlv8

@Account Closed

No zoning lawyer worth hiring will take these cases on a contingency basis. In many situations, it's incredibly time-consuming work.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney. What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us. I wrote the above for informational purposes. Do not rely on it as legal advice. Always consult with your attorney before you rely on the above information.