If a permit is not pulled (which won't be granted until these previous fines are paid off), they can put stop work orders on the property and deny occupancy.   

Currently trying to coral several distressed owners who have properties with a lot of deferred maintenance and below market occupancy in markets that we like.

I also didn't change the locks on one and put about $500 worth of fixtures in the house (still in the box) that were gone the next day, but the previous occupant had a drug habit, I bought the house from his dad. 

Occupancy rates are over 95% in the grid.

I wanted to run this deal by some people on the forums to get some advice from people wiser than I on this.Here are the details on the property:Located in western Maryland - old coal mining town; weak but seemingly steady economy; lots of blue collar workers8 units - 2 bedrooms in each unitEach unit rents for $500-550 (one unit rents for $400...special deal for tenant with current owner)100% occupancy = $49,800 gross rentals/year (not including laundry below)Comes with laundromat on first floor - 6 washers, 6 dryers; open to public; current income unknown to owner, but estimated by me at $250/moTaxes:  $2,800/year ($233/mo)Owner-covered utilities:  $7,200/year ($600/mo)Insurance:  $2,700/year ($225/mo)About 1,000-1,500 sq ft of unfinished garage space on the first floor that is not being utilized.  

We are all easy going and I don't think it will be an issue (I hope).I have a few questions about leasing and proper division of utilities and common spaces.Tenant number 1 and 2 will each be renting out a bedroom and sharing the rest of the house with any other occupants including myself (landlord).1.

I've seen retail real estate contracts that have no contingency for clean title -- just because that contract exists doesn't mean any buyer should ever consider using it.It might be reasonable for an owner occupant to take pre-possession of a property. 

They are co-signing for all occupants.  

I've seen standards like 70 sq.ft. for the first person, 50 sq.ft. for each additional person for occupancy standards.

The 203k is only able to be used by primary residence owner-occupants or qualified non-profit groups.