Re: vacant boarded up property next door

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On 1/02/06, Donald wrote:
> This is negligence not only from the owner but from the City
>
> Also you can get other residents involved to request for the
> owner to clean his act a.s.a.p....the more the stronger
>
> If you get a Lawyer involved I hope you collect Attorney's fees,
> Court fees, your time etc.,
>
> Good luck again
>
> Donald :)
>

>> Thanks Donald.
>> I have been pretty aggressive and they do site him and he does
>> a little and then that's it. I don't think it is something I
>> can handle on my own. it's like they are just band-aiding. I
>> think I am going to have spend some money I dont have to get a
>> lawyer involved.
>> Karen

Be careful when going to a lawyer. Have an idea of what it is that
you are looking to have done. Most cities' will require that a
property be boarded if not occupied so as not to allow what has
been suggested (I didn't quote) above. If the property is not up
to code, then code enforcement will have rights to cite the owner
(including yard cleanup). Beauty is not something that they have a
right to address, unless somebody has found a loophole. Of course,
every city/state operates differently. If your house is in a
subdivision that is under the bylaws of an association, then you
would have more weight. As suggested before, neighbors can be the
best force that you can get. Hate to see you go through this, but
remain patient if at all possible.