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A house that is an eyesore in my neighborhood recently went vacant, and the landlord is looking to rent the house again. The house is in dire need of an overhaul, and renting again will just avoid it.
Anybody have any way to stop a house from renting from a slumlord? I would love for a builder to come in and fix it up to sell.
The owner can do as he pleases (within the law) when it comes to his/her property -- despite what is best for the community. If you see violations -- contact your town and report them.
Currently we have the "Stony Brook Hockey Team House" in Stony Brook which is kept up, but is overcrowded (the house is a huge McMansion, but there is upward of 18 students in it at any given time.)
The landlord had to appear in court last week (waiting to hear the outcome) but as of this morning, there were 18 cars in the driveway, loads of garbage at the curb from yesterday because it exceeds the amount one house can put out for collection.
Live and let live. Mind your own business. If the house is in violation of the code, I'm sure they(code enforcement) either know about it, or will find the house.
Live and let live is fine when you come from an area where the population density is less than the deer density.
Would you like a neighbor to let his house fall apart and they are within 50 feet of the side of your home? Think that might affect the value of your house?
I realize that the owner can do as he pleases, but at one point can something be done where it is a legitimate eyesore with overgrown property and a dilapidated structure? It may not necessarily be a violation of code.
I realize that the owner can do as he pleases, but at one point can something be done where it is a legitimate eyesore with overgrown property and a dilapidated structure? It may not necessarily be a violation of code.
Who determines what is an "eyesore" and whether the structure is sound or not? You?
Who determines what is an "eyesore" and whether the structure is sound or not? You?
Yes me.
Foot-high grass, cracked cement perimeter walls, missing house shingles. I cannot speak to the inside. It is the common feeling throughout the neighborhood, and little things could go a long way.
But yes, I realize it is not my place to say what someone can and cannot do.
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