Herzliche Grüße-Andreas* The preceding has been my opinion only, the views are my own, and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

The verbiage is not exactly clear, but for taxation it is clear - 6 months and 1 day constitutes a long term stay versus a transient stay

Any single act, transaction or sale shall constitute engaging in business within the meaning of this article.

Buyer understands that failure to tender down payment as required by paragraph 6 shall constitute a breach of this real estate contract.  

This response neither constitutes legal or tax advice nor establishes an attorney-client relationship.

In the circumstance you described I believe you stated the second party was originally on the title but not on mortgage later removed then reinstated, which I'm not certain would constitute unjust enrichment, but I'm certain a legal professional would clarify that for you....

Generally speaking, in IL, there are no investor friendly title companies as IL is an attorney state, meaning title companies will not prepare documents or provide advice as those activities constitute the practice of law.  

@Desirae PutzierPlease explain to me how my purchasing an old, run-down foreclosure and cleaning it up followed by a remodel would constitute an "abatement" of a meth-contaminated property?

I can't seem to find any definitions of what constitutes as a bedroom in Missouri anywhere.

(SAME OLD BS ALWAYS USED TO STRIP YOU OF YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AWAY, THEY ARE GOING TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE!!!)