Philadelphia Water Lien - Seller refusing to pay off.

[Matt N.]

Hi BP Team. Great news! Found a good deal, title is back, and I am ready to close!

However, I have a seller who is refusing to come to closing because of a delinquent water bill. He is insisting on "resolving" (aka fighting off) the lien before closing. I'm not confident he will persuade PWD... in a timely manner...

I understand that I can pay the bill myself, but I don't want to. Could the lien be transferred to me in order to clear title? Could I lean on my AOS, and specific closing date agreed upon, to force the seller to the closing table?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

[Joseph ODonovan]

@Matt N. The title company can hold the funds in escrow. You can close. Figure out who is responsible after settlement