Thanks for your sympathy-but there must be another way than sell or rent.

I would start with just the honest, Straightforward Truth of the Matter, and see if reason, logic and sympathy carries the day!

We did the Allure business over this (and into the kitchen and bathroom hallway); that was over four years ago and the floor is still holding up without issue.Good luck...you have my sympathies on this project. 

LMAO I bet Thomas was expecting sympathy from everyone here when he started this thread but he ended up getting spanked instead!!!!!

They can contest this and judges sometimes have sympathy and reduce damages so it's not as good as the promissory note.

Plus we tried to raise the HOA dues but never get enough votes"My sympathies to them.

Your sincere sympathies for their loss and if your services can help in any way feel free to call even if just to ask questions. 

That's all that anyone cares about.The bank is already eating a bunch of money, you are already buying a discounted property, and you'll get precious little sympathy from anyone involved.Remember that this has been ongoing for 6 months, the property will have appreciated in value a bit, the bank really won't play hard ball.

In fact, you might get more sympathy as the new owner who is fixing the place up and shouldn't be held accountable for the bank's wrongdoing.All that being said, there are no guarantees that the lien will be reduced.

Keep it light on the sympathy and a little professional.Dear Smith Family,My name is Jeff Meachen.