Does the previous owner of my newly purchased home have any claim on items that were left on the property?

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   Judy Goldstein

   Mokena Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered February 01, 2013 17:52. 7 months after closing the owner's son has no claim to anything left on the property. If the man enters your property again, tell him to leave or you will call the police and report him as a trespasser.

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   Alan Brinkmeier

   Chicago Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney

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   Answered February 03, 2013 03:53. Use the police if this happens again.

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   Brendan Ross

   Chicago Real Estate Attorney

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   Answered February 04, 2013 10:46. Unless provided for in your purchase agreement or some other agreement to the contrary, the items he left behind are yours.

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