The person hiring you obviously want what they want but can never handle the news that you may present to them for there own safety.

Per this section, for there to be a valid termination:She's going to have to send me (i), (ii), or (iii) and a safety plan.

In Michigan, they would be liable for the rent until the new tenant was in place unless the lease says otherwise or they were leaving for a bigger reason- health, safety, etc.  

There is only one set of paperwork to fill out at lease-up (though sometimes a PHA will break it into two sections) and an initial inspection for cleanliness and safety.

We have to make sure we get an inspection, find out what's wrong with the property, see if it's economically feasible to rehab the property, ensure we are compliant with all local/state rules regarding REO property, register the property if applicable, ensure health and safety issues are addresssed (Toxic DDT Landfill?)

She claims that she doesn't have to pay rent because the oven needs to be fixed.I thought that in CT, one could only withhold rent if there was a health and safety concern.

But of for a real estate entrepreneur, whose goal is to make money, and more importantly, not lose money, price is ALL IMPORTANT.The difference between what you PAY FOR A PROPERTY and what a PROPERTY IS WORTH is what Warren Buffett would call - "your margin of safety."

After the freakout, it became a "serious safety issue" and she called the City.  

If you're tenant sees that you're taking the initiative to take care of problems prior to them living in the home for their safety, they will certainly appreciate your efforts.

The decision may hinge on whether you are moving a few miles away or a few states away.You'll have to meet health and safety code requirements and perform maintenance and repairs on the property yourself, or hire others for these tasks whatever you have decided.