The inspector issued the citation (or whatever the legal terminology is) for the trash in the backyard.

The neighborhood is going down hill, crime is up, those you do rent to have a hard time paying, the place gets more damage, vacancy goes up, you get citations from the city, 3 years later you can't rent the place.

If they can't tell you the relevant statutes (aka send you the citations or documents to read yourself) I personally wouldn't put too much stock in their advice.Since, like me, you have the joys of being commission based (I'm an investor-friendly agent) you know that you need to pay estimated taxes quarterly.  

You will see citations there that aren't in a criminal record check. 

FolksI got a citation from Parma city that I need to peel/paint areas that are peeling.

@Deanna McCormick  noise there is an ordinance where there is a citation and notification to us.

In Cuyahoga County, if the balance is not paid within thirty (30) days, the purchase shall be in contempt of court and a citation shall be issued.

Eric Michaels Since you are in IL, you may want to check out the following article on the Attorneys Title site: http://www.atgf.com/tools-publications/pubs/deeds-lieu-foreclosure-advantages-disadvantages-and-draftingIt includes some case law citations about the invalidity of pre executed deeds in lieu.

Note that any and all fines and citations issued by Code Enforcement up to the date of actual closing shall be paid by Seller.

It took me over over a week to find out who all tenants are (legal and otherwise) because code enforcement has been involved for months and issued several citations.