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Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

We have three homes in our neighborhood that have not been lived in for over four years. At times the grass is knee high and full of weeds. When there is no rain the lawns become nearly bare ground. Close neighbors have told me that the two of the homes have been broken into several times and the presence of roaches affect all close neighbors. In addition, there can be no doubt that these deteriorating homes do have a profound affect on the values of adjacent properties. I thought our covenents had provisions that would protect us from this kind of problem.

I am so sorry that you are experiencing this problem. It must be upsetting as nothing hurts more than getting hit in the wallet.

A friend of mine pointed out that the houise I was thinking of purchasing was next to a house in foreclosure. She mentioned it wouldn't be prudent to purchase the house. Hopefully, in time all these properties will be sold and taken care of.