(e.g. condition, location, size)2) The marketing / sales procedures are inadequate (e.g. no advertising, unresponsive manager)3) The asking rent is too highThe reasons a house won't sell quickly are similar.  

I suggest you let the settlement agent know about the letter and submit a claim to your title insurer using the procedure listed in your policy. 

A better approach might be to follow proper procedures to address the AC issue and potentially evict for breach of lease later if necessary.

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I'm sure every other state has specific procedures that would need to be checked with in advance with the firm calling out the properties. 

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If bathing instructions aren't part of your normal move in procedures, perhaps you should make a change . . .;-)

Not sure what standard move-out procedure is to get the property rent-ready again. 

The length of the inspection procedure may also cause a delay in the tenancy's commencement.

Good to know for the next investment - Hopefully eviction procedures have started on my side.