Seller Won't Vacate After Sale

[Charles Constant]

We bought a home in Pasadena from a wholesaler with the intention of doing a fix and flip. They had a contract with the 83 year-old seller saying she could stay in the property for 15 days after COE, to which we also agreed. There was nothing in the contract that said what would happen if she wasn't out at the end of that period.

Those 15 days came and went, then she said she need another week. Yesterday, she said she needs "At least" three more weeks. Meanwhile, interest rates are going up, prices are going down and we are paying $6,000 per month on the holding costs.

First of all, I know we were stupid, so no need to point that out, thanks; we won't be doing that again. However, if you have any useful suggestions on what our next steps should be, I'd love to hear them. Thank you!