If you are resident is signing a lease with option to buy, I would ensure that they surrender a non-refundable option fee.

In order to secure the premises, the Owner has intentions of having a locksmith change the locks on that date.This notice to vacate is due to acquisition of this property at Sheriff Sale by ________________ the Owner of this property.Should you fail, refuse or neglect to vacate said premises by the given date shown above, legal action (as the law requires) to obtain prompt possession will begin so as to evict or remove you from the premises.Should you have need to remain in possession beyond the date mentioned above, yet are willing to surrender possession of the premises voluntarily without need for legal action on the part of the Owner, you should promptly contact the Owner's Agent whose information appears below to attempt to make an arrangement.Thank you for your cooperation.Agent name: ______Agent's phone: ______Then another notice of changed locks gets put up.

So called "Experienced" agents that are still surrendering 25%, 30%, 40% , 50% to their Real Estate Brokerage are generally either new, part-time or don't have the mindset for this way to help investors sell property quickly and save too. 

In other words, how do you intend to prove in court that the tenant voluntarily surrendered the property? 

As a function of that foreclosure process a Mortgagee is require to make known to the Borrower certain alternatives to foreclosure such as selling the property, refinancing the loan, surrendering the deed, qualifying for relief on the loan through forbearance or modification.  

The escrow releases upon the tenant's departure.The seller get a little money at close and the rest upon tenant surrendering the keys.

My contract, which was prepared by a real estate attorney in my county, says 'tenant" will surrender the property in the same condition as when received".

The surrender house is in Twin Falls and looking to acquire another investment property up in Meridian(where we currently reside) or purchase a cabin for a short term vacation rental in the Crouch area.  

If someone surrenders their home to the bank,does that mean they filed bankruptcy?

Most leases state that the property is to be surrendered "broom clean" and with only normal wear-and-tear.