Every time I try to say "asbestos" the spelling flashes across my mind and I decide to mispronounce it.  

But having some of these uncomfortable conversations ahead of time make for a much smoother operation and partnership through the life of the deal.My partnerships are done in LLCs with operating agreements that spell out EVERYTHING.

Don't be scared if you lease doesn't spell out details like this.

Secondly, did said disclosure spell out exactly what it means to assign to another buyer and what happens if another buyer does not come along?

Just qualify the tenants using criteria that's a little harder to qualify for than their ability to spell their name correctly.Also, not all potential tenant/buyers come from a pool of drowning applicants. 

Here is how my management services agreement is structured: 1) Define terms ("manager", "properties", "portfolio", etc)2) Term length3) Authority of Manager- specifically spells out what the manager can do on behalf of owner (and exclusivity)4) Responsibilities of Manager5) Responsibilities of Owner6) Property Maintenance (spending limits and expectations)7) Compensation (spells out ALL fees that I would ever charge an owner)8) Liability and Indemnification (protective of Manager which is industry standard at least in my region)9) Insurance requirements for owner10) Leasing (how manager will acquire tenants, non-discrimination)11) Termination (notice requirements, etc)12) Legal stuff (choice of law, merger clause, notice, etc)Hope this is helpful I can expand on these if you're interested more

And if the management agreement doesn't spell out this fee, then you have grounds to complain.What is the owner's fear with pets?

You could also go get a salaried W2 job for a spell, in the same industry you are presently in, and have been in.

Everytime we get a cold spell in The winter the media will start with the panic alerts days before and call the storm a “ polar vortex” or “ arctic blast “ or “ bomb cyclone” All schools and works is cancelled everyone panics and buys generators and loads up on cases of water.

It is vital that this type of escalation clause clearly spells out what is and is not classified as an operating cost. 4.