Slobby renting neighbors?/Garbage piling up?

Question

I live in part of a city where the homes are 90 plus years old. Most of the homeowners take care of their properties in my area with exemption of a few. The few who dont are mostly renters. Every Tuesday we have to put our garbage carts on the alley line, and every other Tuesday we have to put our recycling carts on the alley line next to the garbage cart for pick up. These so called renters usually dont put the garbage cart or the recycling cart out by the alley line every Tuesday. They usually just let the garbage pile up, and overflow. At times the alley looks like an absolute junkyard with garbage bags, and empty boxes laying in the alley. A few years ago, the city did property condition evaluations throughout the city. Some of the homeowners were disgruntled, but after awile i liked the idea. Since i keep our property maintained i would like to see others do the same. It makes abcentee landlords wake up. Should i call my alderman about the garbage problems?

Answer 1

There's nothing I hate more than people just throwing their garbage around. It's inconsiderate, rude and lazy! Yes, yes, yes - call your Alderman (being an American - I'm not sure what an alderman does but when we're mad about something we say "I'm going to call my Congressman" so I'm guessing that they are sort of the same thing). The landlords need to be held responsible, that way maybe they'll be more careful about renting to a bunch of pigs!

Answer 2

I would make the call. I would also find out who owns the properties that you are speaking of, and then shoot them a nice letter (one from a lawyer might be more of a jolt, and you can also find out what your legal rights are) informing them of the situation, and the steps you are willing to take to assure the situation is corrected so it doesn't effect your property value. Complaints from the area usually will make a landlord sit up and take notice, and react as needed. But the alderman might be a great benefit to the cause as well. Speak to the alderman and find out if there are any city ordinances and how do you go about making sure they are inforced.