However, in that case consider the elements of criminal trespass. 

I've seen a couple of properties in Springfield especially with a sign from the county, something along the lines of "this property is an environmental hazard due to lead, unsafe for human occupancy, especially for children under the age of 6 and pregnant women..."

In a condominium project, it has no ownership interest in the common elements.

For those who have been incarcerated, three elements help them succeed: employment, housing, and connection to the community.

Walk away.In order for the lender to obtain the necessary capital to fund that loan, it has to pass an initial environmental survey. 

You can background check all you want, but once you add the human element, there are so many variables.  

We all know buyers frequently site things like "inspection", "neighborhood review" etc as a reason to kill a contract, even when that's not the real reason.I just think it's not right to totally negate the risk of a buyer losing EM, EM is a required element for good reason. 

If the it's on the walls, they'll make them remove the mold and patch the walls.If the owners refuse to do the environmental clean up, the underwriters won't approve it.

I also have ideas of building a town home or rental community but there is a lot of work needed with talking to the city, environmental study, financing, low income vs not, etc. 

The Zip code of 48221 is next of the list, here is the link https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/rental-property-informationI believe renovating and selling for top dollar would be in your best interest. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/defenders/detroit-landlord-jailed-for-code-violations-including-apparent-black-mold-raw-sewage-at-home