I actually have been involved in several foreclosures and short sales here in Maryland and can tell you from personal experience that some banks are cooperative but most are not when it comes to cleaning up residential properties. I have more success with credit unions who come into possession. In some cases I have seen the neighborhood association clean up the property and place a lien against the title along with the unpaid association dues. In other cases the county (when notified) will clean the property and place a lien on the title. In the neighborhood where I live we have had a few foreclosures and the neighboring homeowners keep the grass and shrubs trimed to keep the appearance up for the sake of us all.
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