@Asad HalaiTitle companies often refuse to insure title even if legally lien has been extinguished, if in the underwriters opinion there could be a legal challenge.This is the risk inherent with purchasing a property without title insurance, such as at a foreclosure auction.Your solution may be to engage legal council to file for an order of quiet title.

You may need / want to invite some people on board as your advisory council.

Old school buddies aren't likely to influence your building department or your city council in getting what you need, unless they are on city council.

If the property is held under your name I believe this process can be done by the individual him/herself but I wouldn't recommend it.If the property is held under an LLC or other corporate entity you are required to be represented by council.

All that's left is the mayor and maybe council people with a few cops and the cast from Night Court(the tv series, so to state). 

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And neighborhood associations have a lot of sway with local city councils.

and it was not until I took to a fourm to discuss concerns and ask for council from others that I received a response from you.  

However, perhaps you find a group that has grown to the point where it makes financial sense to have an in-house council.

Hi BP Community,I was hoping to get insight into the process of renegotiating and recording a modified note that an owner had carried for one of my properties.The old note was for 4.5% for 5 years and the new note is for 4.00% for 30 years (less the principal paid down from the earlier 5 years).I have hired the council of an RE Attorney but I also wanted to make sure I understood the process.