Inherited tenants (from previous landlord)

[Kate J.]

Hi All! 

I have recently purchased a house with tenants. The lease ends in September. However, the closing went pretty fast and I completely forgot to ask the previous owner about the condition of the house. We have purchased it as is. My question is how do I identify what have been broken by the tenant and what have been broken before they moved in. Do you think it would be reasonable to get in touch with broker of the seller and ask all these questions? The tenant seems to deny everything.

[Craig Curelop]

@Kate J. - Did they fill out a move in inspection form with the previous landlord? I would try to obtain that from them. 

You could absolutely ask the broker and seller.... what do you have to lose? The worst thing that happens is they say no and you move on with your lives. 

Hope this helps!