So, the fact that they made it happen without prior approval would not be a deal breaker for something relatively small.

I have to agree with everyone...shut the water off at the main when not in use, and keep the power on (shut the breakers off when you leave), so the buyer can visualize the house as functional.

The deal breaker will be if my home is a rent controlled home. and I don't think this home qualifies as one.

To foreclose the property, the certificate holder making application for a tax deed has to pay the Constitutional Tax Collector an application fee, a title search fee and all amounts required for redemption or purchase of all other outstanding tax certificates, interest, omitted taxes, and delinquent taxes as well as applicable Clerk of Circuit Court fees, relating to the real estate.

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Foundation issues are deal breakers.  

If it comes down to two or three with similar numbers -- the tie breaker should come down to local landlord laws. 

In many places, no garage would be a deal breaker for end buyers and that eats in to your equity.

Customer states he turn off all the breakers for the condenser and furnace.

It's a deal breaker otherwise, because to your point, that will happen.As far as taking longer, that also could happen, but 5 lawns a day shouldn't take more then 5 hours.