Go to your county courthouse and request civil court records / eviction filings (every county is going to be different, some will be easier to work with than others) 

It is required prior to evicting, make sure you read the requirements for the 3 day notice because one slip up on it and you may end up having to start the process over again (little things like not having your phone number, not having or an address within the county to mail rent to, including other fees other than rent in the amount due) or counting days that do not qualify in the 3 days such as the day you post it, weekends, or court holidays)They were able to push the last landlord around, don't let them do the same to you. 

.- A productive member of society..who was one court date away from being a convicted felon.

Just be sure you are not overly casual or unclear about who you work with and how the relationship functions.

Life happens.Use this time to learn everything you can about your state and local landlord laws, attend evection court so you will know what to expect and read and understand your lease. 

tell them you will see them in court.

Also, with Podio, you have to purchase the premium tier on a monthly or annual subscription for the workflows to function.

I've read some articles related to this issue when mistakes in the deeds are made, and I'm hoping that an attorney will help me to file an error affidavit or offer another option which will not involve a court process. 

If you don't think so, ask yourself, "Is the newb on BP that i took advice from going to show up in court when i screw this up?"

Courts take time, better to non-renew as soon as you take ownership, give them the heads up your not renewing them and that you'd accept a early notice to vacate with a bonus once apartment is emptied.