I purchased a lot from a "developer" against whom the Department issued a Cease and Desist Order. How does this affect this buyer and the lot he purchased?

A Cease and Desist Order (“C&D”) is generally filed and recorded against land (or lots) still owned by a “developer” and may or may not be recorded against the buyer’s lot. However, the County in which the land or lots is located MAY, by statute, withhold building permits on all the lots subject to the C&D.  The buyer or current owner may want to seek private legal counsel regarding possible rights and remedies.