Since they haven't taken possession, at most the security deposit would be awarded. 

Buyer will be responsible for obtaining possession of the property upon closing."

Like title states.I am looking for an architect who can draw our plans for a remodel and addition and deal with permitting.House is in Berkeley and we are taking possession in 14 days.

Adverse possession generally requires exclusive and continuous use.

By all means focus on possession w/o damages and forget the minutia. 

I have looked at adverse possession laws in the state of Tennessee to pay the taxes and later just suit to quit the title to convey clear title.

Need to act fast and start paying those taxes before the county takes possession of them.

We are going to look at a home today that someone is in possession of an assignable purchase agreement for.

When they, that is the seller accepts your "trial offer" do your home work, call the pros in that area to give you an opinion of value.If there is equity potential, great, if not, make a lower offer, if they don't accept it - move on.If you think there is about $10,000 or more potential profit -  now you need to work to realaize that cash - get it assigned as fast as possible.First you need to have a proper contract that gives you the right of possession, right to assign and to market by private treaty or public auction.

Hey everyone, I'm a note buyer and I just took possession of a nice house in Bay City.