I have the exact same case in progress here in Denver (I am the landlord) and used email as notification of deposit withholding. 

A duplex is hard to find in many areas…as the case in my area (DFW)…unless you want to live in a bad neighborhood, you won't find them…are there benefits to him buying a home to live in, with the intention of moving out in a couple of years and using as a rental?

As a case in point, for investment properties in Alabama, I was given the OK from one lender on an AL LLC, but no to a CA LLC (I'm based in CA). 

Quite simply, you should be making them prove anything they are claiming in terms of property performance.If the landlord and agent outright refuse to provide this info then just make sure you are accounting for worst case in your numbers when you offer.

Why should the judge award you possession in a case in which you didn't ask for it?

@Colby HagerI agree and I do think this is the case in this situation.

Depending on the answers, you may be able to build a nuisance case - in the end, it’s not about what may annoy you; it’s about the comfort and enjoyment of the property that the other tenants have.

This is not the case in Utah.  

Clearly that is not the case in many scenarios.  

This is not the case in all states, but certainly the case in TX.The seler should have demanded that either all the subs used provide lien releases or paid them direct.