This lawyer was clearly not looking for my best interest.

How do I find free and clear ownership?

I spoke with owner and he owes $170..he only wants his debt cleared...the prop is worth $230-280 comps.

I hope this clears the air.

My contract does state that if the property does not have a clear title, the buyer is entitled to their fee to be refunded.Hope this helps,Robin

Thinking that its more realistic to think that'd happen.Maybe I am not making myself clear....Thanks...sorry for being "slow".

===============I think there are a few issues for the Tenant Buyer that need to be not negotiated but BE CLEARLY THOUGHT ABOUT AND DISCUSSED with a win-win.Equitable Interest is discussed when a Tenant Buyer is nervous or suspicious of the Lessor - Optionor.Lawyers use the term to create a lawsuit Against the Optionor-Lessor.Judges in Landlord-Tenant disputes use Equitable Interest as reason to have a poor, ignorant Tenant Buyer being conned by Greedy Seller-Investor.IRS have called SOME Lease Options as DEEMED A COMPLETED PURCHASE AND SALE OR A DISGUISED INSTALLMENT SALE.Gee, what a hassle for the Real Estate Investor!

I know this is a little old but this quick vid should clear it up towards the end.

This developer has already paid for clearing the land, geo soil tests, blueprints/architects, permits, city approval with a new high density ordinance that was just approved last year.

(we are VERY clear in our lease that smoking in the apt. is a deal breaker.)...AND we couldn't start the work we wanted to do, as the power was shut off due to the tenant's non payment. ...Well, this phone call today (mind you, this girl would never want to call us back to face a situation and deal with ANYTHING)....is the girl, WONDERING WHERE HER SECURITY DEPOSIT IS!!!