Assertive and "Open Minded" Brokers tend to advertise there :)

@Matthew Kreitzer can comment on this a little more, but at some point the folks living there may end up being able to assert ownership rights if they catch up on taxes and are subsequently able to satisfy any liens (mortgages etc) that are out there on the property. 

We have aggressively asserted our right to qualify for these exemptions and that is crux of the issue, nothing more.This issue is relegated to a number of Mack properties from the years aforementioned and we expect to prevail on this matter.

Your assertion that you can just stroll on over and find a cash buyer (or someone using different financing) might be true, but at what cost?  

Here is more that anyone reading this can question: your assertion that you don't move forward in the inspection period if it does not meet your standards".

It includes a full description of the property and asserts that the seller owns and can transfer full and clear title of the property.

In typical contracts, the seller has three days to cxl the deal for any reason, and also asserts that they are not under any duress when agreeing to the terms spelled out in the deal...if it is not written into the contract, it is probably not enforceable...You said you're not buying from him, but if you did, I'd speculatively say he has no call once he hands you the keys.

Knowledgeable and assertive.

They are advising for different goals; tax savings vs assert protection.

If I can verify their prior landlord and the prior landlord asserts they are getting their security back...why not?