., recourse is as straightforward as enforcing the contract language upon a legal entity.

Since you did not use an agent, please check your paperwork to make sure it includes language stating that the timelines of the contract do not start until the bank and everyone has fully approved the contract. 

okay then we may be speaking a different language.

I'm not sure that there is any standard clauses but my company has similar language in our agreement.   

Be careful what you put in writing,a lawyer can use it against you in a court of law.The tenant is within his legal rights to demand a receipt for rent paid and the reason is not up for debate by anyone.You must furnish a receipt within a certain time period established by your local state law.You can furnish it electronically,US Post Office mail,or in person.Also,that statement regarding possibly moving into the apartment might been seen by a judge as illegal harassment of a paying tenant.You seriously should seek legal advice from a competent attorney and let them write responses to your tenants with the correct legal language.

Also, if he happens to have anyone else in the house whose primary language is not English, you may find yourself explaining the situation in a deposition. 

Do not be an Eagar buyer, eager to get the deal.there is language that you can use that will help you be a reluctant buyer.For instance“I don’t know if this would work for you, and  I would have to check it over with my business partner but ...what if I could help you with the debt service payments, your mortgage payments over the next 36 or 48 months, I’m not sure...with that be a fit for you or maybe not?”

You're speaking my language already :)Of the 92 what's the mix of the type of properties you have?

The entire group is Active Military or Vets, we speak the language, and we have investors buying TK from all over the world as they are deployed.

I also think that I'm going to put better language in my lease for when this happens again.Regarding rent, yes, you should get a refund on February rent.Regarding damages.