They can also fine you and some jurisdictions have criminal offenses for ongoing zoning/permit violations. 

Finally, I understand the seller has subsequently apologized for any offense caused by the curt language you referenced in one recent email, and that they have committed to completing your property expeditiously in accordance with the contract terms.

I mean no offense, but this is why we in the REO world require Proof of Funds before we will accept an offer.

Tori, please don't take offense to those that are rude or demeaning with their comments.

From an agent's perspective, would that be every offensive?

Don't worry about making an offer that might offend the seller...how do you know what they consider offensive? 

I do care about:Work history - I call the employer to verify income and tenure of employmentincome 3x rent.evictionscriminal - big offenses - sex offender, robbery, etc.  

I can’t throw a rock without hitting a wholesaler these days, between them and all the realtors plaguing the streets (no offense to anyone they can both be great) it might be tough competition.

Good luck, you'll look (no offense) like a fool. 

Look up sites like crime mapping . comFrom there you can input dates and see the frequency of the crimes and the severity of the offenses.