Can I ask for copies of the lease agreements with the current tenants? 

I would ask for references, a copy of their licenses and insurance.

Well worth picking up a copy.

Make sure that you get a copy of the leases and ask to see the rent rolls.

I'm trying to find used copies of the books needed to take the General Contractors exam is Georgia.

Provide them with copy of the letter from the roofer.

There are a few I am interested in (and I am an agent) - but before I spend time trying to work around tenants to see the property I want to know if the sellers can provide copies of the leases and proof that the tenants are paying.

Would I have to be giving the cleaner a copy of the house key?

Requires the current owner to provide a copy of the cable/TV contract and current month invoice2.

Let the tenant you can't hold it indefinitely, so if they want it to have them pay the deposit (this will eventually be their security deposit) When collecting the deposit, sign 2 copies of a “deposit to hold agreement” that states what the deposit is for and what the terms are.