Technically, most villains didn't buy much. Properties were borrowed, stolen, and acquired through other illegal means.
"Well, first of all, they have to have a warrant. They can't just come onto what is essentially your private property without consent or a court order. Even Batman and Robin have to follow that law." Some villains didn't get a chance to buy their property for each heist. Hideouts usually were like homes and thus were private property, bought or at least rented.
"I have a friend in the court systems. She keeps me informed on all the gossip." Which meant that if something came across her desk that had a name Charles might recognize she was sure to let him know well in advance.
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"Well, first of all, they have to have a warrant. They can't just come onto what is essentially your private property without consent or a court order. Even Batman and Robin have to follow that law." Some villains didn't get a chance to buy their property for each heist. Hideouts usually were like homes and thus were private property, bought or at least rented.
"I have a friend in the court systems. She keeps me informed on all the gossip." Which meant that if something came across her desk that had a name Charles might recognize she was sure to let him know well in advance.