Comments for Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Comment on Link Roundup by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:24:02 +0000

I think if I was her mother, I would have absolutely looked into it.

Comment on 1508 Carswell Street by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:07 +0000

The whole street is a mess, as are so many across the city.

Comment on Link Roundup by classic8art

classic8art — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:23:06 +0000

I think the girl who was raped could sue the homewowner (Reiff).

Comment on 1508 Carswell Street by Cameron

Cameron — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:24:58 +0000

Pretty bad and out of place, but Google it and look to the right of it… pretty horrible too.

Comment on 1444 Carroll Street by Land of the Lost: 1446 Carroll Street | Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Land of the Lost: 1446 Carroll Street | Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:54 +0000

[…] — and a dumping ground for trash and weeds. It’s also located next door to a home (1444 Carroll Street) that has been vacant for […]

Comment on Reader Submitted Bank-Owned Blight: 1712 Light Street by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:35 +0000

Yes, please email me any time!

Comment on Reader Submitted Bank-Owned Blight: 1712 Light Street by Leben unglaublich (@Rhiannon_Rising)

Leben unglaublich (@Rhiannon_Rising) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:45:28 +0000

I’ve been only slightly involved in this situation, and it was explained to me in this way: banks deal in millions, so what’s a $200,000 home to them? If there is a guaranteed loan on it (like something through the VA) then that house will sit forever. Which brings me to the fact that I’ve been meaning to email you for ages about a particularly sad case of blight!

Comment on Reader Submitted Bank-Owned Blight: 1712 Light Street by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:51:45 +0000

They absolutely need to enhance that law for tax sale foreclosures, in fact, I have the text for it. :)

Comment on Reader Submitted Bank-Owned Blight: 1712 Light Street by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:50:47 +0000

Oh my dear Amos…I don’t just identify banks as blighters — love that word, by the way — I’ve identified hundreds of LLCs, including yours. And individuals.

Maybe you can explain something to me — what financial incentive is there for a company to let a house sit boarded up, and falling into disrepair? You’re still paying the taxes on it, the city is fining you constantly…so where’s the reward for the slumlord? Oooo that rhymes!

Comment on Sultan of Blight: 110 Burnett Street by Baltimore Slumlord Watch

Baltimore Slumlord Watch — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:11 +0000

Right, but snow removal in front of a typical city rowhouse doesn’t potentially cost hundreds…or even thousands…of dollars. Sidewalk repair, depending on what needs to be done, could potentially cost a lot of money that someone doesn’t have.