Agree with the other posts, but in summary what I would do is:
Get my own solicitor.
Not talk to them about rental at all refer them to my solicitor.
That's why I'm paying him/her.
Instruct my solicitor that the settlement must be strictly for vacant possession and make clear that I won't accept anything else.
Refer any further conversation from anybody re current tenant or further rental to the solicitor.
I would simply say "I dunno, you need to talk to the solicitor".
Get insurance or a cover note on the property asap
Get another agent to manage the property asap.
The onus is now on them to deliver vacant possession.
If they can;t settle by due date, instruct your solicitor to charge the vendor $150 (more if you have family) per night it would cost you not to move in and stay in temp accomodation.
Because that was my intention all along.
good luck
Get my own solicitor.
Not talk to them about rental at all refer them to my solicitor.
That's why I'm paying him/her.
Instruct my solicitor that the settlement must be strictly for vacant possession and make clear that I won't accept anything else.
Refer any further conversation from anybody re current tenant or further rental to the solicitor.
I would simply say "I dunno, you need to talk to the solicitor".
Get insurance or a cover note on the property asap
Get another agent to manage the property asap.
The onus is now on them to deliver vacant possession.
If they can;t settle by due date, instruct your solicitor to charge the vendor $150 (more if you have family) per night it would cost you not to move in and stay in temp accomodation.
Because that was my intention all along.
good luck