The former landlords were a retired couple who didn't seem to do things by the books so the lease is quite confusing and I'm hoping for some help..The pertinent line item of the lease reads as follows: "Month-to-Month Tenancy: This agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of the parties or by either party giving written notice at least 60 days prior to the end of any monthly period.

That means you have to consent to singing a contract where you are represented by an agent who represents both buyer and seller. 

I don’t know all the particulars in this case, but I would assume the tenant has done this before without the owner’s/landlord’s knowledge/consent.

The lease dictates that "the Tenant shall not allow any other person, other than Tenant's immediate family or transient relatives and friends who are guests of the Tenant, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining LL's written consent."

Tenant shall not paint, paper or otherwise redecorate or make alterations to the Property without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

The borrower is supposed to obtain lender consent for any change in title.

I would suggest you send written notice to terminate the contract based upon their negligence for approving that repair without your consent.  

This of course can be waved but only with the consent of ALL parties involved. 

The “agreement” he sent me is below (identifying details redacted):______________________RESIDENTIAL LEASE and OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENTBUYER/TENANT: XXX Holdings, LLC Date: 2-16-2018SELLER/LANDLORD: XXXPROPERTY ADDRESS: XXXXXXRESIDENTIAL LEASE1) Rent: $2,500 per month2) Lease Term: 36 months, beginning March 16, 2018 and ending March 16, 2021.3) Maintenance: Buyer/Tenant will be responsible for maintenance and repairs ofthe property, not to exceed $500 per incident.4) Sub-Lease: Buyer/Tenant has the right to sub-lease this property with writtenconsent by the Seller / Landlord, and this shall not be unreasonably withheld.OPTION to PURCHASE1) Purchase Price: $ 345,0002) Option Period: 36 months, beginning March 16, 2018 and ending March 16,2021.3) Option Consideration: $100 - All Option Consideration will be credited in fulltoward the purchase of the property.4) Rent Credit: Buyer/Tenant will be credited $ 0 per month toward the purchase.5) Closing Costs: Purchaser will pay all allowable closing costs.6) Expiration: This offer shall expire on March 16, 2021.7) Inspection: This offer is contingent upon physical inspection of property andsubsequent completion of a more formal and signed Residential Lease with Optionto Purchase Agreement.8) Non-Exclusive – This agreement is non-exclusive and can be canceled anytimeby either party.9) Assignable – This Agreement is assignable with written consent by the Seller /Landlord, and this shall not be unreasonably withheld.X_____________________________ X ________________________________Seller/Landlord Date Buyer/Tenant Date_________________I have a few questions: Is this legit?

.---------------------- snip -------------------------In its final ruling the Court of Appeals found that:The City needs the tenant’s consent to inspect the rental unit.