Nearly every-time we have any significant rewrite or proposed rewrite of tax legislation 1031 gets targeted, and every-time nothing comes of it.

Valid, enforceable contracts cannot be unilaterally cancelled by one party without the consent of the others, unless there's a breach of the terms.In other words, your agent is under no obligation to cancel the listing contract, unless they either consent to it, or there are terms governing cancellation in the contract language itself - normally an expiration date of the contract.Another poster suggested that the contract may prohibit you from marketing the rental on your own.  

Perhaps special legislation was passed because, if possible, it would alleviate FEMA's burden immensely if a large percentage of people are able to have a means of finding a new home themselves as opposed to overwhelming the limited FEMA capabilities. 

Tell your neighbors to contact Code Enforcement (that is how it typically is listed in my county) to discuss this issue..Gail

It's a necessary component for the document to be enforceable.

A good lease will save you a ton of money if you ever have to enforce it.

As you said, it's not worth enforcing something that might create a potentially dangerous situation for my tenants.Thanks!

I currently have a few units and I'm looking for an experienced manager who is accessible and bilingual (Spanish) to assist mostly with communication, enforcing rules, inspections, tenant screening, rent collection and move in/out preparations and evictions.

there is legislation pending regarding these types of companies and my goal now is to prevent this from happening to others.Next stop NY times

Check with zoning and code enforcement.