What happens if they come back and claim that they were not vacating?

Both daughters held title until 2005 and transfered property into the mothers name so she could get a reverse mortgage.The mothers will, which was recognized by the court, gives the property back to the 2 daughters after her death.The problem:The husband, the person still living in the property, is claiming ownership and refusing to let the daughters into the property to collect their mothers person effects.

I have two others claiming they will submit an app today, so I will see.

Covering it with a thin sheet of sheetrock is preferable, then it can never be an issue in the future, but usually we just repair and repaint to save the customer money. 

However, I cannot find any information pertaining to her claims.

In most states after a certain period you can claim ownership thought "Adverse Possession" Keep in mind it takes 20 years in MD so it may not be a very practical option.

Also you would have to claim that as income.. so you should talk to accountant before doing that. make sure you don't get in a big tax liability.

If the seller wants to file a claim for brokering without a license, the only thing that will matter is what the state determines.

That can change the rules for foreclosure and it can also expose the lender to claims under Dodd-Frank and the SAFE Act.

They run a restaurant and claimed to me that their yearly income is half million (including the couple they have 4 employees in total, all live in my house).