The tenants are students so I know part of this is just them learning to live independently but man... it's really frustrating and frankly just gross to see how they leave it - and I'd imagine frustrating for the tenants who do clean up and want to utilize the space to cook. 

The wife emailed and said that her "husband works in oil and gas and a relocation company is going to put the lease in their name (the relo company's name).  

I have looked at many properties where the tenants cook with oils and grease.  

My current set up:(1) Furnace (in unfinished basement) with shared duct work to both units (1) Water heater in basement used for both units(2) separate electrical boxes for each unitHeat/ gas bill shared Separate Cooking oil/ stove bill for 2nd floorNo ACThe thermostat / temperature control is only in the 1st unit so all the 2nd floor can do is open/ close its duct work----Seems like I have three options that i can think of.

In Cook County, you are supposed to give a 60-day notice for the non-renewal of the lease.

Very Expensive.Home Inspection$667.00Termite Inspection$0.00 (Included in Home Inspection Fee)Radon Cannister Inspection$0.00 (Included in Home Inspection Fee)Oil Tank Sweep$250.00Home Appraisal Fee$575.00Survey$0.00 (I made the sellers do this.

Sellers mentioned the unit had an above ground oil tank that was removed and there is visible signs in the basement of plumbing for an oil tank.

I'm not sure Houston is the best area to buy right now with the oil prices where they are currently.

I can't tell how much oil is in the tank.

Also auction.com, Hubzu, Cook County Land Bank?