You're not obligated to do so anytime... unless you've set that precedent by doing so outside of your contract (implying that you have agreed to a new arrangement).

(the name does not imply a literal move-out on day 4, it's a standardized legal name).You can find it on the web for download -- maybe even here on BP under the FilePlace

If you make something non-refundable, don't call it a deposit as that implies that it can be returned; just call it a fee if it is non-refundable.Somebody managing lots of properties and getting advice from attorneys should already have been given that advice from those attorneys IMO.

That alone implies " we".The only caveat to saying "We Buy Houses" is you have other competitors and companies that use this term. 

That neither the Buyers and Sellers nor their Agents have any agreements written or implied thatwill allow the Seller to remain in the property as renters or regain ownership of said property atany time after the execution of this short sale transaction.4.

Previous owner stated he never bothered looking into it because of the implied cost associated to it. 

Smaller breeds can bite, but one coming from a chihuahua poses a much lower risk of injury than a rottweiler's.Future tenants can have allergies to animals, which may imply extensive cleaning or even renovations to make it suitable for them.Regarding your question about fees;Typically, a landlord who allows pets will charge a higher rent to a pet owner, than to a no-pet renter.

If you imply that you are aware of their situation, you're toast.To paraphrase JFK, "Ask not what a distressed home owner can do for you.

@Courtney KellyThe definition of an off-market property typically implies that an agent is NOT involved!

Improving the property by more than the original basis would seem to imply new contruction/re-development.