Any time the utilities would be shut off (tenant moving out or nonpayment) the utilities automatically revert to your name instead of being turned off.If they are still in the unit and haven't paid their utilities, you'd post a remedy or quit (or whatever the form is called) and essentially treat it as an eviction.

The death of the borrower spouse does not create the ability for the DOT owner to seek remedies.

You've got a general "time is of the essence" provision but then a more specific provision spelling out remedies.

And if so, could you easily remedy by returning that addition to exterior space?

It will kill the head and the spore and clean the area (as an added bonus it will leave your hands soft and looking great :D Thanks P&G).If the mold is too plentiful, you may need to have a remediation company get involved or demo the property.

Per Krs383.570 Prohibited provisions.(1)A rental agreement may not provide that the tenant:(a) Agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies under KRS 383.505 to 383.715;(b)Authorizes any person to confess judgment on a claim arising out of the rental agreement;(c) Agrees to pay the landlord's attorney's fees; or(d) Agrees to the exculpation or limitation of any liability of the landlord arising under law or to indemnify the landlord for that liability or the costs connected therewith.

I spent $20k to remediate asbestos.

Real estate may also involve personal liability for leases, contracts and mortgages as well as for expensive environmental remediation and clean up.  

Is there some type of chinese dry wall remediation certification needed at the end of completion? 

He is saying that they will require a 203k loan to give us the money to remediate the mold.