Out of necessity, we took over our problem properties and confronted the issues.

I call police when I see squatters - I don't confront them myself.  

Do NOT confront them about them making any repairs as they may get hostile.

The wife is said to have confronted the apparent squatters, but they showed her what they said is a lease to the property and refused to leave.

Sports Illustrated, 6 Nov. 2000The narrative plot is clearly defined, and it is classically familiar: Huck (without Jim) and Tom Sawyer light out for unknown territory to discover their manhood by successfully confronting the harsh adversities of life.

Once confronted with a buyer who intends to legally enforce a valid agreement, most smart sellers honor the terms they agreed to.Like others have mentioned, clouding title creates potential liability.

It is not used in a  confrontational way these days but I hadn't thought about that difference. 

It is Beverly Hills (aka Beverly Hillbillies) Was not expecting this type of problem.....I have a steel spine and am not afraid to confront anyone, my significant other is from another culture and she has a speed bump effect on my natural approach, hence I am here searching for best practices.

Mostly, I despise confrontation and will go out of my way to avoid it.  

See my profile on this website.You chose to assume a confrontational posture.