The property has structural, foundation, or flood damage that makes it a tear down.3.

Once you have verified that they are paid in full by the previous tenant (or any of those tied to the property like water), and you have inspected the house, then you return the balance of the deposit.If you are moving into the house, you will need to set up utilities anyhow, but if they move out Oct 31, they start in your name Nov 1.For the inspection, take photos of any damages. 

If you leave someone a bad review does Airbnb automatically block them from booking with you again?

The years when tourism cut back a good amount were the years of major natural disaster that halted tourism because of so many damages and closed off attractions.

Trends can vary drastically by neighborhood and even by block. 

ZanderMy quickest deal (not the most profitable) took me 2 visits to the owner (1 block from my home), one network meeting and 3 days from purchase to sale. 

Do due diligence with inspections, see how the local market is, have you or someone see how the block is, and get a feel for the area.

The conversation between the agent and the owner could have happened before notice was given.From your post it sounds like the damage deposit is enough to cover the repairs. 

Repair Any Damage or Health and Safety Issues2.

During the middle of the sale one of the pipes burst in the condo and neither the bank nor the seller wanted to pay for the repairs, so I paid about $800 to have the pipes repaired and clean up the water damage.