Title search for properties in Cuyahoga sheriff sale

[Moshe Cohen]

Hi everyone :)

I'm looking to go to Cuyahoga sheriff sale (weekly auction in downtown Cleveland)

In the term of Sale - https://sheriff.cuyahogacounty.us/pdf_sheriff/en-U... looks like that I need to do the title search because I need to deal with any property debts (tax delinquency, water/electric debt etc..) 

Am I right? and If I do, I know how to check tax delinquency, but what about all the others potential debts?

Thanks

Moshe

[Chad U.]

Originally posted by @Moshe Cohen:

Originally posted by @Chad U.:

Originally posted by @Moshe Cohen:

Originally posted by @Lindsay Arko:

Hi Moshe, 

You can go to the Cuyahoga County Auditor's site and do a search by property number to identify if there are delinquent taxes. 

Good Luck!

Lindsay

Thanks for your answer, yes I know I can check the tax delinquency, but what about others potential debts like water/electric?

 You'll need to do a title search to see what other liens may be on the property that have superior status and survive foreclosure.  You'll also want to ensure that it's a 1st lien you're bidding on.  You can call the local utilities and inquire if there are any outstanding bills.  You should also check with Code Enforcment as well to make sure there are any infractions against the property.  Be careful on which jurisdiction it's in (mostly Heights suburbs) as you'll be responsible for any Point of Sale inspection items if you plan on reselling the property.  

what is Code Enforcment? do you mean parsel?

 No.....infractions against the property put in place by county/city inspectors for things like illegal additions, uncut grass, abandonment, etc.