[LeeH]

I'll make this as brief as possible.

I'm buying an investment property. As stated in the contract, the purchase includes "the entire contents of the house."

There was a small lock box in a closet. I pointed it out to the listing agent who stated the elderly seller had removed everything he wanted from the house.

Today, I went into the house for a final inspection and the box was gone. My agent called the listing agent who stated she removed the box (without notifying us, obviously) because the seller needed paperwork from the box. The seller lives in another state and is sending the key. It has not been opened yet.

So.. what if there are valuables (cash, jewelry) in the box? Who do they belong to? The contract clearly states "the entire contents" are included. There are a variety of other personal papers and collectibles throughout the house. Closing is next week but we have a signed contract.