@Michael Plaks  Did you noticed the stipulations to receive these funds? 

The stipulation is that they must choose from a small list of marketable associates degrees like one of the trades degrees, dental hygienist, some expensive coding certifications, etc and be employed for a certain period of time using that degree/certification. 

However, many banks have stipulated that you can have 3 months off, but in month 4, that month plus the prior 3 months are all due at once.

There may just be a little-known zoning stipulation or nuance that actually places the property in conformance.

The lease contract stipulates that the builder occupies and pays for 12 months, after which they renew on a month to month basis until the building/sales are complete.

No, only one assignment agreement necessary but that is where you need to be sure THAT agreement stipulates the total/combined wholesale fees and clearly instructs escrow/closing agent how much your check/wire should be of that total at closing. 

Otherwise, pays rent regularly (two weeks late, but regular)Commercial property - there was a 1-month security deposit in the first lease, but lease stipulated that the owner would return it to tenant after one year, which she did. 

This leaves about 900k from stock the sale along with a 25% claim on future profits (stipulated at 570k x 0.25 = 143k EBIT), i.e. a total return of in excess of 1MUSD.The investor/developer would make 570k x 0.75 = 427k (pre-tax) on his 1.22M investment, i.e. a ROI of 427k/1.22M = 35% (given the stipulated 15% EBIT margin).Does this math makes sense?

If you gave the notice prior to the world falling apart, you may be safe to continue with implementation.Personally, I would notify the tenants you are delaying the increase until the world comes to its senses and the state removes the stipulation or you have better clarification.

Hey Jack, your agreement should stipulate what conditions you can break the contract and still retrieve your earnest money.