You sound like you have researched the location and are studying market rents, but do you really understand the role of a Landlord?  

Did your attorney OK that language? 

Apologies in advance if this was already answered, but the language is tricky like always.

Im in the process of studying for my license. 

I am 99% sure that here, I cannot sidestep my statutory obligation (to mitigate loss of rent by re-renting expeditiously) with lease language, but I am going to check.I probably wouldn't actually make them pay, just use the fact I have a right to to encourage a smooth transition.

Keep thinking, but study. :)

I wouldn't be surprised if your lease has language that a minimum temperature must be maintained during the cold months. 

I have been studying it for some time in its entirety but I will tell you that my eyes still go glassy, trying to figure out the formulas for more complicated scenario's. 

Being a CPA gives you greater insight into the tax benefits and the financial issues surrounding real estate investment that other people have to really study hard to learn or pay a lot of money for advice.  

I'm a little more concerned that the study we commissioned also appears to have missed that key difference.