If they get their way they could also try to strong arm investors into adding solar to all of their units and if they refuse they deem the property as "environmentally hazardous".

Environmental Protection Agency standards.The lawsuit was filed Monday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.The city has agreed to not enforce the lead paint ordinance until Aug. 1 after the original deadline to get certified and register properties with the Lucas County auditor was June 30.

Secondly, out of state investors come into Baltimore thinking they know everything there is too know, and then get screwed cause inspectors and buyers don't play by the rules(who ever knew there'd be ground rents, environmental citations, and a 3% seller subsidy). 

I was (and still am) an environmental engineer.

I grew up just outside Philadelphia, studied Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, and have been working in Baltimore ever since.I am new to the BP forums, but have been listening to the podcasts and doing some preliminary research for the last year or so. 

Most are obvious why they haven't sold (steep slop, water/environmental issues, power lines) but occasionally I find one that would work with these new assumptions.

Greetings, I am a full time employed environmental consultant in NC.  

Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"Listing agent, seller's lawyer, and their title company have all told me it's clear, but I'm just doing my due diligence because this liens exceptions list is provided by auction.com.

Subdividing raw land is not for the inexperienced, you will need to know about subdivision laws, wells if applicable, perk tests if applicable, utility installation, zoning, deed restrictions, flood zones, phase 1/2 environmental tests, legal access, and I'm probably forgetting a couple. 

Show up on opening day to collect your deed.Oh right... first do a title search to make sure there isn't $500k owing and somehow find out if there's an environmental issue.