I have a person in a very small town that has learned how to sell property on land contract. He has created a system that he sells run down property to people who never intend on buying the property, but just want to rent. He gets a sizeable down payment and then each new home owner takes on the responsibility to fix the house... leaving this person free and clear of any resposibilty. They new home owner only stays for a couple of months, because in some cases they have no plumbing. What can I do to stop him.


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If I purchased a home on land contract... who is in control of the home? Do I have complete control over the home and the parcel. Can the person who sold the home to me on contract have any liability on my home. Can the person who sold me the home... sue someone over situations concerning the house or am I responsible? I currently purchases a home on land contract that is land locked. The person has blocked the driveway to my home and I have no entrance or exit to my home without trespassing... what can I do or does the person that I purchased the home from have to deal with this?

Probably nothing. I don't think he is breaking any laws. You can take the issue to the local or state prosecutor to see if he's breaking any laws. If he is, they will decide whether to prosecute or not. Otherwise you can try and change the laws.

No, first if the people don't want to buy the home, why are they? Nothing makes them buy. But most people who sell on contract for deed, do it hopeing the people will not keep it, that is how they make their money. And there is no trick to "learn" you merely use a contract to sell the home.

Reselling the same property once or twice a year or even 3 times a year is more common in contracts for deed. You really don't want them to keep the property 3 to 5 years unless they are fixing them up real good.

As you purchase a contract, you are given right over the home by contract, you have any and all rights given to you by the contract. They can not deny you entrance into the property

First, if you have a follow-up question, please add a post to the thread, don't edit the original post.

With a contract for deed, you basically have the same rights as a renter. The main difference is that, if you do fulfill your end of the contract, the property is then deeded to you.

If you are dealing with a landlocked property, there almost has to be an easement filed with the county giving you access. Check with the county clerk. The owner of the property (the seller) should also provide that info.

Scott is correct on the landlocked property. There might be an access area that you are not aware of. It might just be the width of a car and just a few ruts in the ground, but it's an access.