There is a great value to the FD and I believe the distinction between a conveyance of full interest (land included) is unsupported given the fact that people can donate property while retaining a life estate - but, the law appears settled.

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I went and read the AZ clause you refered me to it is entitled Fixtures AND "Personal property" It goes on to list personal property and fixtures that convey, yes, it lists drapes in those items.

All I was attempting to convey was, after you expressed confusion in the matter, is that you are invading their life unannounced and uninvited, during one of the worst times of their life, looking to profit from their demise.

Perhaps send out a handwritten or yellow letter conveying your interest in the property.

Again just something along those lines that can help convey the point that it's the contractor's responsibility. 

@Mark Tomseth jr Yes I have been involved on the title side and from that perspective title has to pay off and/or obtain a release of all liens attached to the property being conveyed in order to convey clear title to the new owner.

It is the weakest of deeds and may convey NO Ownership whatsoever.

Clearly they are ready to negotiate otherwise they would simply have rejected your low offer.I would not convey any information to the agent at all and come back with a counter at $118,000.If they reject it you walk.

Ithaca is a bit unique.Its been a few years since I purchased something downtown but I am pretty sure the seller needs to convey a current CofO.