The keys weren't delivered by the time we took posession, so we got a locksmith in there to break in and change the locks. We're going to be re-imbersed. The previous owners have to pay for their screw up.
Now, onto the bad stuff. Apparently, there's a whole bunch of junk left in the back yard (old refridgerators and such). The carpet's all messed up. There's a hole cut in the bathroom wall. They took all the lightbulbs (how cheap can you get???) There's an old barber chair in the front yard
If you got this house through a real estate agent, call them ASAP and let them know the state of the place at the time of occupancy (preferably before you move any of your own possessions into it), and tell them that if the previous owners don't take care of it, you will be holding them accountable. Then call a reputable Building Inspector and spend $250 - $300 on getting a written Inspection Report of all the deficiencies. Take lots of pictures. Save receipts for everything involved in the clean up of the place, including replacement of the lightbulbs, carpet cleaning (or replacement), fixing holes in the walls, painting, etc. Document and inventory EVERYTHING that you had to do in order to make the house suitable for you to move in. Take pictures of that too. If you decide to sue the jerks for your trouble, your documentation will be a very valuable tool in making your case.
You have a reasonable expectation to take possession of a house that is in suitable living condition, not some place that was used as the previous owner's excuse for taking a $h!t-fit on the way out the door at your expense.
Oh, and next time you buy, seriously consider having the house inspected before you finalize the offer.
Congratulations! You're a homeowner!
Love, Scully