A Southern California lawyer specializing in eviction law says he is aware of around 8 similar cases.
Word to the wise - Never close on a property until the seller or tenant has vacated.
Then change all locks immediately.
This one had hair on it prior to the closing. The seller called a random real estate agent and said he had to sell in two weeks.
A federal tax lien was discovered a few days before closing. The seller had not disclosed the lien, which should have put the buyers on notice.
The buyers agreed to pay off the lien; at that point, the deal should have been put on hold until the price was adjusted and the seller made to vacate.
A Southern California lawyer specializing in eviction law says he is aware of around 8 similar cases.
Word to the wise - Never close on a property until the seller or tenant has vacated.
Then change all locks immediately.
This one had hair on it prior to the closing. The seller called a random real estate agent and said he had to sell in two weeks.
A federal tax lien was discovered a few days before closing. The seller had not disclosed the lien, which should have put the buyers on notice.
The buyers agreed to pay off the lien; at that point, the deal should have been put on hold until the price was adjusted and the seller made to vacate.
Or just walk away.