Is this due to something or some new legislation I'm not aware of?  

This could be huge, or something like the ADU legislation that came out in 2017 and then revamping in 2020 due to convoluted items that made the building very strict to almost nonexistent.The main reason ADUs are hard to get the best value for now is that the appraisals come in short (depending on the comps in the area of course).

Not surprisingly, VA comes in with the least amount of legislation on this.  

As Russell and Wayne correctly pointed out, if the wholesaler did not possess the license, and this transaction falls within the legislation's intent there's nothing more you can do.

This new regulation aims to increase transparency in the real estate market and protect buyers from potential issues with recently renovated properties.As a fix and flip investor in California, I'm curious to know how this new legislation is affecting your strategies and operations.

Legislation is pretty clear in on priority to keep safe unpermitted units.  

@John Underwood  I read what I believe to be the new SC legislation. 

Anyone else hear of passed legislation mandating the property managers in addition to property owners are now responsible financially for any repairs not done on properties, taxes not paid and rental certs not submitted/paid for, lead based paint fees/apps and required work, HVAC certs every year and proof utilities (water/sewer) as paid, and general compliance matters?   

In Ontario, you have one of the most pro-tenant agencies in the country ... as @Luc Boiron pointed out, you cannot even compel a tenant to leave at the end of a term lease.Here in NB, long-term tenant has a specific meaning in the legislation: a tenancy which has lasted 5yrs or longer.  

The Dodd / Frank legislation made it a law.