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City 10 66.67%
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Old 11-25-2019, 06:39 AM
 
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The owners of a Highland Park home that town officials have threatened to demolish are fighting back.
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Old 11-25-2019, 07:42 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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There's not really enough information here to know one way or the other.
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Old 11-25-2019, 08:05 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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I agree. This article doesn't provide enough information for me to make a decision.
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Old 11-25-2019, 08:19 AM
 
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From what I've heard, it was a case of a homeowner who elected not to carry homeowner's insurance on their home since it was paid off. When the tree crashed through the roof, they did not have the money to repair it. Apparently they already were neglecting maintenance on their home, possibly due to financial trouble. The tree falling through the roof gave Highland Park enough of a case to force them to abandon the home or put it up for sale.


I side with HP on this one... they were neglecting their home, to the detriment of the neighborhood.
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Old 11-25-2019, 08:52 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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From what I've heard, it was a case of a homeowner who elected not to carry homeowner's insurance on their home since it was paid off. When the tree crashed through the roof, they did not have the money to repair it. Apparently they already were neglecting maintenance on their home, possibly due to financial trouble. The tree falling through the roof gave Highland Park enough of a case to force them to abandon the home or put it up for sale.


I side with HP on this one... they were neglecting their home, to the detriment of the neighborhood.
If that's true, I agree with you.
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Old 11-25-2019, 09:44 AM
 
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They admit their home needed some work and say they’ve begun repairs…from the foundation up. They also point to a June report from an engineering firm they hired that says the house is safe, habitable, and ready for occupancy.
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Town officials maintain that the owners still have not completed the repairs to make the home compliant.
I support city.
Insured or not, homeowner is responsible for maintenance and compliance with city code.
The house may be safe and habitable for now, but it is not compliant, and the couple never deny that.
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Old 11-25-2019, 10:02 AM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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From what I've heard, it was a case of a homeowner who elected not to carry homeowner's insurance on their home since it was paid off. When the tree crashed through the roof, they did not have the money to repair it. Apparently they already were neglecting maintenance on their home, possibly due to financial trouble. The tree falling through the roof gave Highland Park enough of a case to force them to abandon the home or put it up for sale.

I side with HP on this one... they were neglecting their home, to the detriment of the neighborhood.
Same here. Just because your home is paid off doesn't mean you can cancel your homeowners insurance. You could end up exactly like this couple.
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Old 11-25-2019, 10:27 AM
 
Location: "The Dirty Irv" Irving, TX
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Originally Posted by Katana49 View Post
From what I've heard, it was a case of a homeowner who elected not to carry homeowner's insurance on their home since it was paid off. When the tree crashed through the roof, they did not have the money to repair it. Apparently they already were neglecting maintenance on their home, possibly due to financial trouble. The tree falling through the roof gave Highland Park enough of a case to force them to abandon the home or put it up for sale.


I side with HP on this one... they were neglecting their home, to the detriment of the neighborhood.
If this is true, I agree.
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Old 11-25-2019, 11:44 AM
 
Location: DFW
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The owners first defaulted on their Mortgage in 2006 / 08 with it going into Foreclosure several times since that time period.

It's been in and out of Foreclosure several times. Apparently the lack of repairs goes back to 1998 when they first bought it.

Don't see why they don't just sell the place and be done with it.
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Old 11-25-2019, 01:48 PM
 
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I’m feeling conflicted as this case can set precedent for similar cases.

If you buy a house in a subdivision or a city, your actions effect lifestyle and property values of everyone around you so you better honor common good. If can’t afford it, downgrade to a more affordable place.

On other hand, if you are trying to hold on to your house and pay mandatory bills and don’t have means to spend extra, you shouldn’t have to loose your house. It’s sad and often retired folks struggle with paying house bills, healthcare, property tax etc, taking away shelter where they feel at home seems heartless.
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