Not to judge anyone’s character but I have met half of the tenants and seen all of their living conditions and have a pretty good idea of who may be the problem tenants.Our plan is to close on the property (few weeks away!!!)

A tenant can sue for sure as anyone can but what they sue for would be offset by rent owed so they don't get anything out of it.These types of laws vary by state.Cop said you could get power turned off and they might leave but then they also might light candles and pull trim off of the walls to burn for heat.I have seen in eviction hearings before when a tenant has said that the place is not suitable to live in.The judge asked them why they didn't leave and they said because the rent price is so cheap.The judge then said you ask the landlord in writing to make the repairs.If they do not make the repairs then you leave or pay to have the repairs done and keep the receipts so they can be deducted off of the rent owed.The judge said he has never seen a tenant pay for repairs in his history on the bench.Then the judge simply issues judgement in favor of the landlord.Hypothetically speaking the tenants need to leave or fix the place on their own cost.Doesn't make sense as a landlord to fix a bunch of crap for non-paying tenants you would are evicting anyways.They will just cause more damage to the unit.Better to get them out and then fix everything.

I am not judging here, just stating the facts.The reason others are saying what they are should be pretty obvious just from the things you overlooked just to buy a house.

Those that do not respond have their "properties" orderd sold by the Chancery court judge at the next deliquent tax sale.

But then again just because any legal binding contract (such as a mortgage) is legal it does not mean it can not be challanged in court and be found ineffective because of the decision of the judge.

He was a single father with 3 kids and he would have been out in 6 weeks except the judge went on summer vacation and it took 8 weeks.

@Lucas Hammer - Even in the absence of a lease when it comes in front of the judge, he has to  rule according to the local laws.

Now you are standing in front of a judge with all your costs in hand and they say "There wasn't any bedbugs, here is a form from a pest control expert who said the place is perfectly clean".

I see this question a lot and reading the discussions I am still unclear on what the best decision should be investment wise.Here is the breakdown of the rentalPurchased 3 years ago FHA for 164KInterest rate 4.25Mortgage 1137Amount left 153kCurrent Value 180k (judging based on a comparable that just sold in our neighborhood)I also have a first time home buyer tax credit which is 35% of my interest per year that maxes out at 2k.Rental specs1350cash flow 213Future cap exnew roof in 5 -6 yearsCurrently the 1137 payment includes a 176 in PMI so should I wait and attempt to refi to a 30 year conventional with the LTV at 80 percent?

I'm under the impression there is more to the story of her financial situation, either that or the amount of rent she owes is one substantial sum of money that justified the judge ruling.