Fighting that urge, I have decided to just jump in and figure out things as I get more involved.  

Are there any outstanding receivables?

After that is said and they put up a fight, I think there is a red flag and would move on.

The major concerns I have are if there are any outstanding liens on the property.

Can have Attorney Fight it, and Counter Sue  for all damages, even though I know they wouldn't pay if I won so it would just cost me attorney fees) My Attorney is $300 per hour2.

Sadly it may not be worth the trouble to fight but I would certainly give it a try. 

And now let's say wherever you are located, and you do record the lease do you have funds to fight it if they say you file a fraudulent lien?

I don't want to work with him in the future and don't want to pay for what he's charging me for this, but I also don't know that I don't know that I don't want to deal with small claims court/lien on the property/any of the other problems that could come of this if we chooses to fight me on it. 

Rather then fight for everyone they just stick it to the new guy.   

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