Do they have a lengthy track record in your market, do you know their other investors, etc.? 

Then I repainted. due to no fault of a tenant, it was just overdue. 

My lack of understanding is how to enforce the terms of the lease length. I

I've been super busy with everything, and I'm way overdue for an update.

The positive thing is that dealing with them now at arms length is much easier than had I rented the place to them.

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@Rich HupperIf a homeowner needs to use medicaid benefits for lengthy hospital stays or for being institutionalized, medicaid can place a lien on the property or other assets.

Water bill wouldn't be considered a tax or a closing cost, and the title can't be cleared with an over due water bill, unless you agreed to take on past dues specifically if I remember right.

The money in escrow would go to them and pay them off first then pay your with the proceeds.If and it requies a lengthy look at your loan agreement. 

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