Every day new claims would come in, some small, such as the unpaid utility bill this thread is about, to major claims involving millions of dollars in unpaid mechanic's liens to claims of forged or fraudulently obtained deeds and mortgages. 

If its still occupied/secured and you cannot get inside to inspect, its a huge gamble.

Renovating MHs is a gamble.

But at that point, you're gambling on the appraiser's willingness to work with you to basically evade municipal codes, and I personally wouldn't take that bet.

Put in your contact something about signing lease during covid And if they are fraudulent on payment they can be evicted.. go thru attorney there is ways around these Things if your signing a new lease. ( im new but I feel like if its in the contract and they sign the lease/contract knowing that it’s in the contract then you should have no problems I would feel like

Yes it is somewhat gambling.

Not to mention the fact that not disclosing it on your loan application would be fraudulent. 

If you bet on market appreciation you are gambling. 

@James M.Can’t evict for nonpayment if rent....is writing fraudulent check the same thing?

Since new agent applicants must disclose any criminal convictions... the Division stated "please remember that DUI, OVI, driving with a suspended license, driving with fraudulent plates are not routing traffic violations".