If you do not fix it or make serious effort to try to fix it in 14 days then tenant can withhold rent to make repairs.  

:cry: Bear in mind, they're being sued in NY for withholding the fact they were doing business w/Bernie Madoff; they carefullywithheld that from their investors.

Your profile mentions that you are a real estate agent - You want to have a conversation to see if you potentially are eligible to claim real estate professional status which would allow you to treat your rental losses as active instead of passive.Also have a conversation if you are required to make estimated tax payments since there is no withholding on your commissions.Lastly, your profile mentions you are in Florida which does not have a state income tax which opens you up to more options for choosing an accountant.

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You cannot withhold repairs for lack of rent.

Also if he is just taking PITI into the equation, he is missing/withholding info about utility costs, stocking/supply costs, cleaning costs, etc. 

So, overall she paid over the amount that my contractor was at on price with holding costs and all, the work was not great, and we are still on the market 4 weeks later with one offer coming in lower than asking..

You need to make Estimated Payments to IRS if your W2 withholding is not enough to cover the amount discussed below. 

As soon as they start making threats or withholding rent- take the steps to fix the problems, if they exist, and put them out. 

If your tax payments (quarterly estimates or withholding) equal or exceed 90% of your tax liability for the current year. 2.