Technically, they may have the right to take me to court over the missed date, but my hope is that the extensive documentation I have will put this to rest.

In NJ, for example, if an owner is trying to make a deal or workout with the bank or a third party, typically the court will grant an extension.

Eviction process started in April and yesterday he turned keys in at court.

I will have the opportunity to do a Quality Check 3 weeks before closing with an inspector to fix any issues that we find before close-Wanted a Warranty Deed instead of a Special Warranty Deed; Buyer added that into AOS-seller had a clause saying I couldn't sue them in open court; They didn't want to remove this and I really didnt care either way.Anyway I signed the contract.

Court is scheduled for 15 May.

I'd be willing to take book on within 60 days you will either be missing a lock box or in court trying to get rent from a tenant who 'deposited' in the lockbox. 

. review the current market paying close attention to DOM.. if it looks like you can rent it within 4 months you will break even. if you want to keep the tenant propose a multi year lease with incremental increases until you reach the desired lease rate.Most start ups fail within the first year.Next time you rent review the financials before you lease to get a better quality tenantIn the mean time pursue the former tenant for the back rent plus court costs.I have a friend who makes more money from former tenants than he's ever made renting his commercial property.

You will want to be able to have written proof if ever taken to court.

Under what circumstances would an evictions court side with the tenant?

If you do accept payment from bf, it could be seen by courts as granting him tenancy..