The pipes have to be dewinterized so I would have a plumbing professional there prior and when the water gets turned back on just in case.

Often times older properties come with aluminum wiring or lead pipes. 

However, they would actually handle things like plumbing pipes, towels for that pool, laundry, and some others.

Stuff as simple as replace cabinets/counters and repaint.

Taking legal action against another party necessarily involves questions of law and can result detrimental legal impacts on him if he files a lawsuit without proper grounds to do so, or where the opposing party may have counter-claims against him.

I was able in touch the seller and he countered 20K higher than my offer.

I do not unless it is an emergency so the pipe bursting recently was flooding their home and unfortunately they didnt know how to turn the water off regardless that I told them how before etc! 

Also note the condition of the unit, room by room, on the move-in check list.These are your primary defense EVIDENCE exhibits to be presented in court to counter the tenants claim(s) of non-habitable condition.

That's because it is a lot of work scanning and attaching each tenant's lease.Best, it will include a statement the tenant will release the old landlord from security deposit refund liability when the sale goes through, and look only to the new owner for any refund.Ideally, sellers should be required to counter-sign each letter, confirming the accuracy of the contents.Exact wording of the letters, timing of when presented to tenants, and consequences to the sale itself if some letters are missing or contain negative reports, are all deal-specific.Where does the "estoppel" come in?

Now we are more selective.The worst were those with flea infestations, flooded basements, burst pipes throughout & then mold remediation.