That is because if there is a title defect, even if it arose before the grantor's period of ownership, the title insurance company will pay off, and then step into the shoes of the grantee and sue the grantor under its warranties.

Yes, I know one of them was paid off but it still might be worth it.Then, however you refinance these, were I in your shoes, I'd be focusing on paying these off as quickly as the cash flow allowed.Others disagree on that strategy, you might too.

By agreeing to pay for a portion of the rent of your parents, you may have stepped into the shoes of what is known as a "surety" or a "guaranty".

If anyone talks to you about it tell them the truth and ask they what they would do in your shoes?

"Well you got the money, you can wait, my kids need new school shoes!"

You basically step into the shoes of the current landlord.  

Where I live, anyway, the Housing Authority is very approachable, as well as being no-nonsense.So, in your shoes, I'd start with the Housing Authority. 

I think what I'd do in your shoes, is tell the tenant that if they sign a document that says that you will make every effort to re-rent asap, and in order to do that you need access to the unit, but that the tenant agrees that this does not constitute taking possession as far as alleviating them of their duty to pay rent, then you'll get started immediately trying to find a new tenant.  

Think in terms of being in their shoes. 

:)Put yourself in their shoes.