I made a big mistake not keeping up with rents a few years ago due to health issues.

Depends on the particular states requirements, the repairs at issue, how and when the tenant has contacted the landlord, what is considered a "timely" manner.Are we talking about a repair issue that affects the tenants health or safely (i.e., no heat in winter, no adequate plumbing) or something minor (the toilet roll holder fell off the wall).Gail

I read a lot about it because I did not want to risk tenants health and everything said the best idea is to just leave it be if possible but that removal was generally not considered a big risk. 

For their health (and our liability risk) I am going to tell them they are required to move out for the duration of the remediation.  

The tenant moved out due to health reasons. 

If you intend to occupy but are prevented due to health and safety issues, that's ok.

If my health was my highest life priority and I was diagnosed with a serious illness would I take drugs?

Selling a little triplex I nursed back to health from a lot of years of bad management and neglect.  

Average tenancy is over 3 years per unit.Seller used to have 9 units and recently sold two units to the tenants. one for 32K and one for 35K. he wants to sell the rest all together due to health reasons.No deferred maintenance to past due HOA dues.

By the same token, being an informed consumer is important to your financial health.