Hi @Jason Baker, I'm in the Stl Market, south city currently and looking into mid-county and/or south county next year.

Basically, if the county made an error in serving the owner the title company would be responsible and they don't want the liability.

was that a slip or a slap at Cook county :)also some states are pretty competitive like CA OR WA darn near par for those ..

I mailed out 60 letters, to property owners found on my local county auditors site.

In addition, check with the state/county department of environmental health and/or environmental quality to see historical records associated with health violations. 

I have been buying foreclosure properties here in both King County and Pierce County, Washington.

Around here, the county even frowns on park-model RV's because they LOOK like tiny houses.

Before obtaining a building permit for an approved accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration or agreement to restrictions, containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner and stating that:a.

I was also going to call the county with the concern, but I never expect someone to do their job in a timely manner smh  Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

In the county I rehab in, an inspection is required for re-connection of residential utilities that have been off for one year.