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Old 07-06-2015, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ttown View Post
We have a house in our neighborhood that has been empty for over ten years. We all have called Community Standards multiple times and they whack down the weeds, but bushes and vines have overtaken the whole house. It is in foreclosure and has no clear title.it is frustrating to know that there is nothing that can be done.
I know exactly what you are talking about. We had a similar situation in another city several years ago. We had everyone on the case from Congressman, Mayor, neighborhood lawyer etc. down to the HOA. It was very frustrating. Fortunately, after about 3 years, somebody was finally able to purchase the property and the mess was cleaned up.

There were many of these properties during the "economic crisis".
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