When it comes to listing the property, buyer is responsible for removing any personal property left on premises.

As you may have noticed from this response, the DFW area is simply huge, and there isn't one answer that will suffice for all of it or even one city in most cases. 

@Anthony Dooley thanks for the response!

How are responsibilities split-up usually?

It was nice of your tenant to take on the responsibility however they overstepped their rights.

Thanks Harjeet and Jack, appreciate your response

Looking forward to the responses!

I know I'm not responsible for it, but I'm a bit puzzled by the solution as the hole is large and there needs to be space for two pipes to fit through. 

Also, just an FYI: those properties on auction.com may have liens on the deed so you have to be careful because once you buy the property and it’s under your name, you’re responsible to pay all the liens on that property.

“In the future, work with them directly to reduce any delays as I’m not always available.”In other words, if you ask me, it’ll take a long time to get a response!!