Are water liens negotiable?

[Ruben S Paul]

Good evening,

I do some wholesaling in philly area , I came across a huge lot near temple that I have been In serious talks for a contract . The owner wants to walk away with 20k without paying any liens/judgments. The Problem is they don’t even know what they owe so I’m doing some minor title work just to make sure it’s even worth my time . I was able to find three municipal liens on property. One was thrown out without prejudice. The second one I requested a payoff through the city and was able to reduce the amount owed for a possible settlement . I also requested a water bill payoff from Phila and I haven’t got it back yet . Does the city ever reduce the amount owed on water for settlement purposes? Or does any type of negotiation at all? Thanks