>http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/23/landlord.foreclosure/index.html
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>My father in law said to me when we bought our house, "...assume nothing when dealing when agents/brokers/landloads. Get it in writing".
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>I feel for her. I wish her well in small-claims court. I hope she get at least some of her money back.

We agree. You'd think that someone taking over a house would have to live with any contracts that are already in force. And the former owner should be jailed.