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Old 11-04-2014, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder View Post
I would not depend on TV's help exclusively.

If the property is in Sumter County you can file an official, written complaint with the County. They will investigate and will take (legal) action if warranted. Be sure identify health and safety concerns as a result of the conditions.

Don't know about other counties but I suspect they also have codes regarding your valid complaints.

Often these situations require tougher remedies. Make the consequences for the owner more unpleasant than the lack of maintenance.

Hope it gets resolved soon.

Don
If nothing positive happens after reporting the proper authorities, I would suggest trying to engage the owner. There could be health problems, mental and/or physical, and or financial challenges. The neighbor might not be a ass**** landlord, just a person with bigger problems. Then the neighbors could chip in and help.
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