Without the prior written consent of Lessor.

In an environment such as this where there are several housemates as signatory to the lease, we also have the remaining housemates sign a letter indicating they consent to the sublet.  

My other kids are too young to legally be partners, so we are planning to set up a revocable trust for their benefit and make that trust a partner in the FLP. 

Bill Bill, I have been using a form called "consent to action without meeting" (from the NOLO LLC book), in lieu of having one person meetings with minutes.

I was given an estimated summary of items that needed to be changed in the home. my approval and consent were needed to move forward with the work, which I did not sign or approve. 

Maine allows Dual Disclosed Representation with consent of both parties.

A lease with an option delivers a title right and requires foreclosure in most places.A better way is: 1) put the property in a revocable trust. 2) sell the beneficial interest to the buyer. 3) the buyer gives you a conditional assignment of the beneficial interest as security for the loan. 4) if the buyer defaults, you have the ownership of the trust.

@Steve @Steve BabiakundefinedI believe I've mentioned this before in wholesaling, you don't need to assign a contract, simply take a release fee for the equitable interest held and allow another to buy, that is with seller consent as well.

The mls arrangement is between brokers so they would have to consent to. 

I would certainly not engage the tenants prior to closing, especially not without the seller's knowledge and consent (and any seller in their right mind would tell you "hell no").