I acknowledged that forcing me to go to eviction court after that would buy him another 2-3 weeks. 

For me, I would have followed the verbal notice with a reminder that I can only acknowledge proper notice if it is in writing, as per the lease. 

This is a town of 1200.You are smart to acknowledge the single employer risk and reach out to HR of a 2nd employer.

Now that we acknowledged this, knowing that there are tons of people in the same boat, we can move on and start building.

They did not acknowledge they were late, though.

It is signed by the tenant and landlord to acknowledge and disclose such rights.

If we define those making money with leverage as doing it right and those bankrupted as not doing it right then the additional risk associated with leverage isn't acknowledged.

If your tenant tries to sue you for a personal property insurance claim then you can show them where they signed acknowledging that they knew they were responsible to get their own insurance and that your insurance does not cover them.

If your tenant did move out early, do not let him leave without signing a statement that he has moved out, that he gives up all rights to the property and anything left behind, and that he acknowledges any amounts owed.

While @Wes Brand's warning should be acknowledged, our experience has been if you screen well and provide your student tenants with well maintained, quality accommodations your properties will be treated with respect.