Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2013 · 205 posts · 44 votes
I have a few properties in Baltimore that are next to city owned vacant properties. Some the trash in the backyard has broke my fence and retaining wall, grass or trees grow over to my property, or just every floor from the roof has collasped to the basement. Have called city services several times over the years with minimum results.
They will sell them as is. By doing that the city makes money fining you for the violations that they would fix, police the property more to add to violations while its being rehabbed, and knows that you better do it by the permit book.
It takes it off there hands and they get you on the hook til you finish.
They will sell them as is. By doing that the city makes money fining you for the violations that they wouldn't fix, police the property more to add to violations while its being rehabbed, and knows that you better do it by the permit book.
It takes it off their hands and they get you on the hook til you finish.
I am surprised to hear that the city has not done anything to correct this situation. Depending on who owns these vacant properties they are in fact in the wrong because their properties are now encroaching upon your properties. This could easily turn into a lawsuit if say, a overhanging tree limb from their property fell on your property. Regardless of the property being vacant, it should be their responsibility to maintain such situations.
However, if you are very willing to get this situation resolved, you may wish to request of the owner to allow you an easement so that you may access these properties to fix any issues.
Also, I highly recommend you become very aware of where your property boundaries are before you go making complaints. I've heard of stories where people do exactly this and they turn out to be the ones who's property is encroaching the other.
I hope for the best for you in resolving these issues. I certainly wouldn't want to deal with such disregard.
They will sell them as is. By doing that the city makes money fining you for the violations that they would fix, police the property more to add to violations while its being rehabbed, and knows that you better do it by the permit book.
It takes it off there hands and they get you on the hook til you finish.
That's too bad. Still, even if you've heard stories about similar situation or even if you've been involved in a similar situation, it can't hurt to bring up the question about this particular property. You never know when you might get a sympathetic ear at the city. All it takes is one person to say yes for whatever reason and maybe you get a great outcome. What do you have to lose?
Good luck dealing with the city and the situation.
Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 688 votes
11y
I own a house next to a city vacant..a SCOPE house they want a jillion dollars in escrow for. Tree on their prop falls on mine, crushes my cinderblock wall and chain link fence....i go through claim process, ending them telling me its my fault because i didn't let them know. Unbelievable.......i file suit, i win (after my hearing is delayed twice)...they appeal to circuit court, (because it costs them zero to do it) i win again.......
So the answer to your question is, unless a monetary reason exists for anything, they don't care. This city is run and inhabited by the functionally retarded. Wait until charges are dismissed against the cops, city is going to blow up and im going to be laughing my *** off
Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2013 · 205 posts · 44 votes
11y
@Account Closed
thanks Seth was hoping you would give some insight cause I know you won a case against the Baltimore city. I agree with your feelings about Baltimore city. Only willing to do something if it's money in it for the city or the contractors(Their friends). They quick to take care of these problems downtown or in the trendy areas.
This is one of the reasons Baltimore city is decades behind the D.C. area.