As a tenant, you would be responsible for returning the unit in the same condition as when you took possession of it so it's normal to get charged for damage but I don't understand why they would charge you for a vacancy unless it's in your lease terms.A few questions:Did you break your lease or did it end on the term?  

There is a lot of info you are not providingI first of all I would want vacant possession of the 3bed unit and have that property manager out..

Control now, with right of possession, delay set to for 12 months. 

The big difference is that renters insurance covers all of the renters possessions in the case of a fire, theft, ect.On the other hand, landlord insurance covers the structure and property that you own.

Hi,Read tax deed law:www.queenoftaxdeeds.comwww.buyingtaxdeeds.com/myorranotesFlorida Statue #197 Tax Lien Law197.562 Immediate Possession

Oh, and does anyone know the actual legality of possessing bump keys?

This home will be our second home, as we own a home elsewhere that we will keep.What I am looking to do is take over existing financing from a homeowner  that wants out of paying their payments (Banks really do not care who makes the payments), and have title of the property in my possession.

If he is renting the unit until August 12 and has not yet returned possession of the unit to you, why did you change the utilities back into your name already?  

Next question, @Duncan Taylor: would adverse possession only apply to the previous owner and his time there?

You should also make it clear to your tenants that your insurance policy does NOT cover their personal possessions.