Depending on the state laws I would think that if he turned over possession you can get another tenant in their and have the old tenant sign a lease addendum stating that he no longer lives there.

Hello BP, in a few days I am helping my old landlord (and now best friend) drive his possessions from Colorado to Norfolk, VA.

If a tenant were to pay you by check it would be in your possession and you would be considered having been paid when you receive the check.

The property owner still retains all rights, such as the right to possession, to collect rent, mortgage the property, homestead exemption, and any other benefit he now has.Hope this provides some clarity.Stay Blessed!

You can specify a close by date in your purchase agreement but you never have complete control over when you will be able to take possession of a property.

Then took possession from the non-paying borrower- total investment 11,600.  +$5000 to rent ready status- 16,500.  

So there may have been a point that banks were unprepared for the slew of foreclosed properties that came into their possession, and were more open to the offers of individual investors.

I'm looking at purchasing a Fannie Mae REO during their first look period, yes this will be my primary residence,  this is also a historic registered home  in need of a well-deserved restoration  which will probably take eight months minimum,  absolutely no way anyone could move into the home in its current condition .Q:    Fannie Mae has a  document that needs to be signed by the buyer who will be residing in the home that they have to take possession of the house within 60 days of settlement, otherwise it is a $10,000 penalty to the new owner, Ouch!  

I think (but am totally unsure) that a voided tax sale can be challenged if you are in possession for 3 years.  

As you are saying she doesn't know where or when she is going, so perhaps allow seller to retain possession after closing until she can find something, as a leaseback.Your idea of helping out with the move may work, but I am not sure how you would put that in writing as part of the contract.