Contracts are permissible in the subject property state, also I'd structure deal as such so that any default results in forfeiture of property and any payments made are considered merely as rent payments.So, let me know your thoughts BP.

For all I know, they may have tried to seek permission from me through my PM, only to have their request fall on deaf ears.2) I'd like to hear whether their needs are being taken care of by the PN.

We have several people market our homes as they are in demand, but I do feel that permission is necessary.

A bank "giving permission to list" is an odd statement.  

I do need to contact the homeowner for permission.

My normal lease says dogs must have landlord permission.

You do not need their permission to enter your property, you simply need to give proper notice.

Just make sure that they get your permission to sub-lease it.

Since the time table for the new appliance is uncertain, we did not put that into the lease, and the lease still stated tenant are not allowed to replace, remove, repair...appliance without explicit written permission from landlord. 

If silent on the matter, state law will say what is permissible, and what is not.