Their banks are unwilling to count my husbands second job as an income because he hasn't been there for 24 months.

I am all for it, but she is unwilling to give up more of her salary for living costs.

The property is in a rent control area and the tenant was unwilling to accept a cash for keys agreement that was in accordance with RSO rules. 

Some title companies are just unwilling to do this, but most will. 

One line I commonly throw out is, "Ok, so you are telling me the unit is uninhabitable in its current condition as you are unwilling to pay your rent? 

That's an interesting thought @Richard Weinberg, I shudder to think that that's the case, but then these days seems that companies are unwilling to examine the conflicts of interest they are creating when they attempt to enter horizontals/verticals to continue providing growth to the market!

It seems like over a few years of turnovers this could save you if you are unwilling to DIY change out cheap locks.

If you don't want to wait, I understand but I need to know today, because I am going to rent it to someone else if you're unwilling to wait."

The economic and demographic trends are week and the city has been unwilling to invest in infrastructure and economic development.

If they are unable or unwilling to do this then suggest a short sale negotiation with the lender.