Separate the property’s condition from its recorded status
For a Baltimore City house, gather the exact address, any notices already received and known permit references. The city’s housing permit portal provides property information and application searches. Keep a vacant-building or other housing notice separate from a repair estimate: one describes a city process and the other describes proposed work. Tell the purchase team about both. Confirm the responsible local authority for the address rather than assuming a Baltimore mailing address always uses Baltimore City’s system.
Helpful details to begin
- Exact address and the responsible city or county authority
- Any housing notices, permit references and known repair needs
- Who can authorize access and what contents you intend to keep