[Oberon]

Cede ownership to the first supposed lien-holder who shows up, and you may find yourself later on faced by the real lien-holder, expecting his property back.

Some of the titles on these properties are irretrievably damanged for any subsequent buyers, absent court action.

[Straight Vermonter]

Some of the titles on these properties are irretrievably damaged for any subsequent buyers, absent court action.

I had the same thought. This may have a very long lasting effect on real estate.