If I was to breach the contract at closing as the buyer, I would be responsible for many fees and possibly facing legal action.

That usually gets them to realize that action isn't being taken and they're really not improving.

Although I certainly am not an attorney, it would appear on review of the above NJ laws that the tenants may be able to withold rent, and/or break their lease ***IF*** they have adequate documentation.The bottom line is, NO ONE can force a LL to take any action, and I dare say there is ALWAYS a choice to be made by the tenant...stay and deal, or move out.

I agree with everything you have said but I also think there are a lot of immigrants here legally, who do pay taxes, and who do work for themselves and their families to have a better life here in America and whatever is decided in Washington DC to protect the interests of the American people need to take into account all possible ramifications of their actions before ruling on legislature.

A court hearing is required for any and all actions on a CT foreclosure.

He is ALSO ultimately responsible for your actions.

If the layout is funky, but is ready to rent (always with at least some minor maintenance issues) then the discussion is the same, but the action is delayed until some time way down the road.

My other bedroom has paint on the concrete.What is the recommended action now

And what is the likelihood of them taking action?  

Several days after the sale the plaintiffs attorney filed a motion to vacate sale, vacate foreclosure action, etc.