Section 8 Deposits & Last Funds Collection

[Taoufik K.]

Purchasing triple decker in Boston MA, I'm wondering how can i handle the deposits/lasts funds that are maybe held by the current owner for Section8 owner?  In other words, if the current owner claims he never collected last+deposits, and at the closing day he does not transfer them, then, i may have to end up paying a tenant when he is leaving an apartment for something i never collected/held.

Is there a way how to check on this before closing, please?

FYI: All tenants are S8/BHA (Boston Housing Authority)

Thanks