Little lengthy but the back ground is needed to frame this up and desperately need advice on how to navigate a situation on a property I inherited. 

Should I start a local meet up, even if it is only me sitting at bar or restaurant by myself with limited knowledge?

It sucks I know, but it's just part of being a developer, and having to navigate this kind of crap.

I want an unbiased, local third party that can verify whether there's truly been some misunderstanding (e.g. he's senile, and/or someone intercepted his mail and forged the sale agreement), and barring those unlikely scenarios, might explain to the Seller the significance of having an executed agreement. 

and now want to leave..).3) if a tenant was a victim of domestic violence within the past 3 - 6 months.4) if Landlord has not maintained the premises in a fit habitable manner (we are so far from that, so much we've spent time or attending their concerns, improving the property and repairing and replacing whatever broke, still wondering if it was a result of tenant's neglect.5) if Landlord has breached the rental contractSince none of these scenarios apply to us and our tenants, they do not have sufficient reason to break the lease and not incur penalties, but to leave us with damages to mitigate. https://www.moving.com/tips/4-potential-consequences-of-breaking-a-leaseIllinois State Bar Association states that written leases prohibit the tenant from subletting the premises, and such prohibition IS enforceable by the law.It also states that the security deposit is money deemed as a security for any damages to the premises or non-payment of rent, and is to be returned to a tenant if no damage has been done beyond normal wear and tear.Illinois Attorney General also states the security deposit is to be returned within 45 days after move out date, if: building/complex consists of 5 or more units, tenant does not owe any back rent, and cleaned the premises themselves before they moved.

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Thanks Brett, you have given us some direction as to how to navigate the conversation to better structure the transaction. 

The increase in sales in September was led by autos, clothing & accessory stores, restaurants & bars, and general merchandise stores.

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Great comment @Irene Nash and yes the main comment is true that being "responsive" or professional seems like a low bar, but even that is a lot to ask.