Although it could be considered a material defect (adverse impact on value) leading to seller liability.

Basically, denial of an applicant based on credit score is an adverse action and triggers the responsibility of the landlord to notify the applicant of the reason for the denial.

I don't think a risk-adverse strategy is bad.

@Andrew Stewart Spend the money on a survey now, or in a couple of decades you might be faced with an adverse possession claim.

They had lived there 12 years prior, but had adversion to paying rent.

The funny part about being an Investor in NYC is that by knowing the adverse effects of these rent control regulations, it actually helps me determine which properties are good to buy for future cash flow and appreciation.I have often been asked why I stay under 5 units when I buy a NYC building.

If a Real Estate Purchase Contract ( REPC) mentions evidence of a possible adverse condition, then an underwriter would have a duty to demand clarification of that situation before approving the loan....

Why are you so adverse to an LLC?

I'm mostly interested in buy and hold but i'm not adverse to exploring tear down/rebuild/sell/re-invest since one property would be worth much more due to its location (SODO).

At this point, even if the driveway is almost completely on your lot, you would lose a adverse possession lawsuit.