Even if borrower was somehow successful in getting it postponed, they just blew up your idea because once filed, the property belongs to the bankruptcy court and you have no say so, or claim and nothing you want to do (or the borrower for that matter) is relevant any longer.

However, I was advised by my attorney that I can take the seller to a small claim court to get my legal and inspections fees back which is $2,235.

My old townhouse had an HOA fee of $280, it covered a pool, two tennis courts, landscaping for a sizeable public lawn area, and building exteriors.

Most investors avoid rentals in the city at that price point because  of how favorable the courts are toward tenants.

Then the judge forces you to fix the dryer and come back to court a few weeks later. 

I know that New Haven CT is a Judicial foreclosure state and requires interaction with the Superior court.  

The challenges of probate court which are; be patient, use an experienced real estate attorney, perform a thorough title and lien search on the property.

.it means the property is listed for sale on zillow. you would be purchasing the tax lien not the property, you would then have to go to court to close on the lien

I will get declaration page from them - Replacement cost plus improvements.

I've been advised to visit my county court house.