We are looking at purchasing a tax lien property at Sheriff sale as our first property since it is in the same neighborhood we live in and looks to be in good shape.I purchased a title search on the property, which came up with no other outstanding liens, however the copy of the deed in the title report has the name of the son of the defendant on it. 

No, I'm sure you're not.Title insurance coverage for the insured lasts forever, claims can arise after you sell it and you'll be defending title issues to any future owner. 

You can use a form similar to this http://prsrentals.com/serviceassistive-animal-form The landlord should tread very carefully due to the expense of a discrimination suit filed with Hud The fact the cost of defending even if innocent of violations can be enormous 

He signed a reverse mortgage contract with Champion Mortgage around 10 years ago.He doesn't get a monthly payment, just his mortgage payments have been deferred.I have yet to see the contract but I think there is probably a clause that says he has to live in the house, or the house needs to be sold once he can no longer live there, or passes away.I welcome advice from anyone who has been in this situation.

I have nothing to gain here, no image to build, no reputation that needs to be defended, I've made my money and I'm not in this arena to develop business.

I am going to buy my first property soon for investment.If you want to get your RE license, go to Champions School of Real Estate.  

we recently had one, two days from closing with "title delays" and I discovered the bank was back in court to void the FC sale, because they had forgot to name a second mortgage as a defendant. 

The intent is very defendable, but what about a short time frame of 6 months?

Please don't defend questionable behavior by impugning others.

From a pure marketing point of view, it looks like your local REIA needs a champion.