I would check with your municipality and codes office from what you have stated this property is uninhabitable and should be condemned if you have a friendly codes officer that may be another option to look into.Obviously, this is not legal advice if you do the lock out and board up on your own just know the consequences; in my metro area an illegal lock out will get you arrested and law enforcement does not want to get involved in this type of issue too much liability for the officers and the city.   

Clift and company screwed people and guy got arrested.

The previous owner was arrested and is now in prison for some type of fraud.

These lists, if you're interested in trying them, are:- 75-100% equity with owners over 50 years old- tax delinquent- code violation...particularly overgrown or junky, multiple/long standing issues (this is a time/energy intensive list for me, hopefully your city's site is more user friendly)- recent arrests (sent out Wednesday, believe it or not I've already gotten a call back)Good luck!

-Section 2 top of page 2"Across the United States, African Americans and Hispanics are arrested, convicted and incarcerated at rates disproportionate to their share of the general population.

Leave on foot or in a body bag.That might get you arrested and incarcerated. 

42 people arrested I.

In a former life I did some skip tracing, was able to locate mugshot and arrest record.  

That sound out in left field charging a tenant to park.With a contract the police officer can not act as a judge and arrest you, no matter what state you live in.

Where do you currently live and why are you moving. 3 What do you have for income. 4 Have you had any evictions. 5 Have you ever been arrested. 6 When were you looking to move and how much money have you saved up from move.