Something to the effect of "Tenant shall not schedule, permit, or authorize any modifications or repairs to the property without the prior consent of Landlord.

In the offer, the seller is requesting that we add this term to the contract:Request: “Buyers authorize Escrow to release their SSN/ITIN/EIN number to Seller's CPA upon request for the limited purpose of Seller filing an exemption from FIRPTA/HARPTA withholding and/or claim FIRPTA/HARPTA withheld on the transaction on their U.S. and Hawaii tax returns and for no other purpose without the prior written consent of the Buyers."

If I was dealing with this issue and the meter wasn't moving I would do the following:A) Contact the local water authority and have them test the meterB) Replace the toilet(s) or at the very lease install new gutsC) Put locks on the exterior spigots so only the tenants and you can use the water. 

It’s a co-authored book.

I told them everything was in storage and they could authorize someone to pay and pick up but they would have to pay unpaid rent, utilities, cleaning, repairs, moving, and storage costs. 

I happen to be one of the co-authors and an experienced private lender. 

Check the contract what they are or are not authorized to do. 

But I strongly feel I don't owe this because I didn't authorize the work.

It could also be legit, but without a solid guarantee (or a major, known, verifiable corporation that provides you with a resolution authorizing the rental), the corp could file bankruptcy, and you have zero recourse, AND a hard time serving someone to evict.

Homestead exemption currently claimed with County tax authorities (Hillsborough County, Florida).