Previous home owner not paid for kitchen. Now I own the property. Am I liable ?

steampowered

Herbalus said:

Just a note of caution, and I don’t know the answer here, but would Wren have any recourse to the actual kitchen? As in would Wren retain ownership of the kitchen until paid in full? If it’s the case then presumably the seller cannot legally sell it (as doesn’t yet own it).

This is a good question. The answer is that Wren cannot do this.

Wren might have a retention of title clause which says they own the kitchen units, and this would work before the units have been installed. After they have been installed, legally they become "fixtures" and part of the property. 

user1977

BikingBud said:

Although it may not be required isn't it simple to seek assurance of payment and settlement of all debt related to work on the house as a pre-condition of exchange. 

If it's not required, what would be the point of wasting everybody's time by making such a request?