I purchased a non performing note on a vacant property a couple months back and would like to start the rehab during the lengthy foreclosure process - I am under the impression that since I technically do not have possession of the property I am only able to work on the property through a receiver.

And even if you hold the title to a house, a lawyer can just come along and sue you for it even though they admitted they never had possession of the home to begin with.

And even if you hold the title to a house, a lawyer can just come along and sue you for it even though they admitted they never had possession of the home to begin with.

During the debacle, while we are attempting to convince the bankruptcy judge to give us possession, a hurricane does damage to the building so extensive that the building is a tear down.

When can I take possession of the property?

But we are taking possession of the house this week and we will not receive rent this month since it has already been paid to the current seller.How is this situation typically handled?

The current owner agreed to a three-year land contract, and I took possess of the building the first of the year.  

Tenants are still liable for damage, but it just becomes harder to collect as there is no buffer in your possession.

Tenant shall be liable for double the Monthly Rent in the eventthat Tenant retains possession of all or any part of the Premises after the EndingDate of this Lease.

Assuming you have to follow through the entire process the judge will award you possession at some point.