Where can I find out previous owners of my property?

[Karen S.]

A few months ago I hired a property mgmt company to take care of my rental. I knew that the tenants were not going to be happy because this company is really strict with their housekeeping rules and the tenants are hoarders. The place is a mess and I just didn't have it in me to keep telling them to clean up. Long story short, tenants gave 60 days notice to move. They are supposed to be out this weekend but the lady just sent a letter to the prop mgr and said they're not leaving and she can start an eviction because they are looking into suing. These people live like pigs. I'm trying to find out who owned the building prior to the people that sold it to me. These people have been here for 15 years. I've owned it for 5 and the previous owners had it for 3 before they sold it to me. Any suggestions on how to get this information? When I bought this place, the inside was pretty run down. The man living there admitted that they are a mess. The lady says it is in the same condition is was when they moved in 15 years ago which I just cannot believe. The place is thrashed.

[Wayne Brooks]

Agreed, but irrelevant.  They're not suing, just looking to back you off.  If they do sue, previous owners are irrelevant.