We're in NY and so is her home, My wife does bi-weekly trips to sweep the place and pick up the mail.

I think it’s a sweeping generalization though to say that people in these neighborhoods don’t care (or won’t be a problem, in your words).

The home is located in SC and chimney sweep/repairman are only required to have insurance and a business license.  

Here is a breakdown of the items they saw that needs attention.Needs minor trash removal; needs mownSupport post trim needs replaced; badly deteriorated; upper trim needs scraped and paintedBroken panes on side back needs replacedReplace fixture on front porch; flood lights on backNeeds some minor trash removed and minor work done220 wiring needs secured;not up to code, needs to be placed inside conduit.Install new furnace filterClean and paint register ventsInstall apprx. 4 door stopsFull interior rent ready cleaning required after all work completeReplace as needed to match all light bulbsSteam clean all carpet; sweep and mop vinylReplace missing storm door, paint interior doorPaint all wallsPaint door; interior shows signs of previous leak, but doesn’t appear to be a current problem; paint interiorSeal gaps in side window; paint all; seals appear damaged on double pane windows; may not be an issueReplace screensInstall two smoke detectorsInstall two blindsTouch up, as neededPaint all window sealsSeals appear bad; paintInstall screenVery old and drawers fall out; should be replaced with new; secure handles, if keptHas several large chips; functional sink otherwiseInstall two strainers Install fire extinguisherPaint side exit doorEstimated cost is $4,000. 

The unpaid taxes was a way for mortgage companies to sweep their books.I am trying to validate those claims and wondering if there is anything I could do to grab the property before the auction. 

My mom would come and sweep the floors for an hour and say “wow this place looks amazing.

Look out for the boy who has to plunge into work direct from the common school and who begins by sweeping out the office.

Paint sweep and immediately rerent to next person

Another example is it wont be their fault if the house has gutters and leaves clog them up and water backs up into the roof because it was not stated they were responsible, or if the property has a fire place and the house burns down because the chimney was not clean sweep by them or you before use because it was not designated responsibility.

He did mention I could get the vermiculite tested and if it doesn’t have asbestos then we could just “sweep it away.”