Where can I find out previous owners of my property?

Where can I find out previous owners of my property?

Bay Area, CA · Member since 2013 · 24 posts · 0 votes

A few months ago I hired a property mgmt company to take care of my rental. I knew that the tenants were not going to be happy because this company is really strict with their housekeeping rules and the tenants are hoarders. The place is a mess and I just didn't have it in me to keep telling them to clean up. Long story short, tenants gave 60 days notice to move. They are supposed to be out this weekend but the lady just sent a letter to the prop mgr and said they're not leaving and she can start an eviction because they are looking into suing. These people live like pigs. I'm trying to find out who owned the building prior to the people that sold it to me. These people have been here for 15 years. I've owned it for 5 and the previous owners had it for 3 before they sold it to me. Any suggestions on how to get this information? When I bought this place, the inside was pretty run down. The man living there admitted that they are a mess. The lady says it is in the same condition is was when they moved in 15 years ago which I just cannot believe. The place is thrashed.

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Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
12y

Agreed, but irrelevant.  They're not suing, just looking to back you off.  If they do sue, previous owners are irrelevant.

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  • New York, NY · Member since 2014 · 83 posts · 25 votes
    12y
    Hi, you can check the county property records or get a title agent to run a title search for you.
  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    12y

    Agreed, but irrelevant.  They're not suing, just looking to back you off.  If they do sue, previous owners are irrelevant.

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2014 · 60 posts · 8 votes
    12y

    Try the county recorder of deeds.

  • Investor · Milford, CT · Member since 2012 · 592 posts · 285 votes
    12y

    Sorry to hear what you're going through. Call up one of those "cleanout" companies to assess the amount of junk there. Make sure they take a bunch of pictures and write up a nice report so you can bring it to the judge. Before you send them out make sure the property mgr sends a notice with the proper lead time so the tenant has no choice but to let them in. If not then just record the instance that you tried to get someone in there to assess the damage. You do have a right to visit your property.

    Unless they are not paying rent you may be at the mercy of the court as they may give the tenants 3-6 months stay till they find a place but all the while they still have to continue paying rent. If not then the court will rubber stamp the eviction and you can get the marshalls to get them out.

    This is what I would do but your mileage may vary according to Cali law. Although here in CT its probably just as strict to evict.

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