[JP]

I lived in a neighborhood where everything was great until the developer pulled out. After he left, there wasn't any money/legal power left to fight people on rules or compliance issues and the neighborhood gradually slipped into disrepair with neglected houses and lawns. As time went on, lesser quality houses were built on lots the developer sold at rock bottom prices that brought down the whole value of the neighborhood. It was all a downward spiral and is even worse today. With no money or political/legal power, I feel these neighbors and neighborhoods have no recourse. It is going to get a lot worse and will probably spread to other neighborhoods as time progresses.