Foreclosure, rental, appliances

[Kim Horn]

Let's say that I purchase a home in foreclosure and let the former owner stay as a renter. If one of the appliances, that they purchased as the former owner, dies, am I responsible for the replacement or repair?  I have not done this, however, it popped into my head and I thought I would ask here. 

[Dave Passey]

You are responsible for everything that a landlord would be responsible for in any normal situation. It doesn't matter that they were the owner before they became the tenant. I would imagine that when they eventually do move out they are going to try to take some extra things with them because they are going to think they are theirs. 

I would look and see what is included with the house when you purchase a foreclosure. As far as that goes, I don't know what would be included. 

Definitely an interesting grey area!