property left by previous owner

[lsargent]

massachusetts - if the original owner of a property sells knowing there is something built into the house but does not take it. then the house is sold 2 more times. can the original owner come to the third buyer and demand that item after 30 years? specifically if it is money?

 

[HomeGuru]

No. The only way that a previous owner has this right is if the previous owner was the Federal government. Thus the current owner may have a unexpected windfall.
Sorry, I know you wanted a more positve answer.

 

[lsargent]

Are you kidding. I am the current owner. that's very positive, thanks!

 

[HomeGuru]

You may have hit the jackpot.