Security deposit amountYou can find plenty of examples by searching for "tenant estoppel certificate doc" or exchange "doc" with "pdf" for more options.Here is an example and explanation: https://eforms.com/rental/estoppel-certificate/Some have a lot of legal jargon but this document does not need to be so detailed.

Thank you for your thorough explanation and for sharing your experience!   

Yes this makes sense, thanks for the explanation.

I agree with Kathy- while Carondelet is geographically south of the city, it is not considered “South City” in real estate terms.

Another possible explanation is that the outer "shell" of the building has settled into the ground a little bit since it was built (this is totally normal), but the slab hasn't moved.

(In such a situation, a tenant is entitled to a full refund of the deposit and a rent rebate) • The landlord has made a binding agreement to repair the premises • The landlord’s failure to repair the premises violates the covenant of quiet enjoyment of the premises (see explanation below) • The repairs are for the common areas • The repairs are necessary to correct a dangerous or hidden defect Express PromiseIf the tenant can show an express promise to repair by the landlord and a failure to fulfill that promise, the tenant has some options.

I just learned of this yesterday so here is a brief explanation for those who don't know what Buy and Bail is/was...A buy and bail transaction is where a consumer decides to rent out their primary residence to take advantage of buying a bigger, or better home for less than what they owed on their current home.

You can't get a better explanation for why this deal is always fake than the answer from @Bjorn Ahlblad.

I'm not quite sure what to do about the showings, as they are already scheduled and cancelling without a clear explanation could also be damaging.

It was your "by law here" comment that prompted this explanation, the definitions for single family are from HUD, applies to the whole country.