There are a few (4-5) houses on my end of the street that just don't take care of their home (I.E. one house may have a chip of paint left on it, another's yard looks like a junk yard--car parts, etc everywhere). Is there anything that can be done to force them to clean their area? Houses on the same street (just the other end) are selling in the 200,000 range houses on this end are lucky to get in the 80,000 range and I am sure there are other differences but real estate agents have advised that these other homes are hurting the value. any action that can be taken or that can be done? thanks!
2007-05-24 09:17:06 · 10 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It sounds like they are violating the city codes. Call your city code enforcement officer and let him know what is going on.
2007-05-24 09:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by glenn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have NO!!!!!!!!!!! recourse. It's a legal lot and because of this FACT, the new owner has the RIGHT!! to build on it. However, you could always offer to buy the property at fair market value, but I assume this is to late since it appears that permit is in place and they will be digging a hole any day. The other possible option is to see what the design will be and if it's a McMansion, you could argue that the design doesn't fit the neighborhood. This has worked in Bethesda MD and areas like this. HOWEVER!!!!!!!! be prepared to spend a LOT of money on lawyers. The bottom line? YOu have gotten to enjoy the empty lot for FREE for many years. The new owners have a right to use the land as the law permits. There isn't really anything you can do, nor are you really damaged. Move on and Merry Christmas.
2016-05-17 05:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by felecia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wel,, you can talk to them. If that doesn't work, you can call the city to make the neighbor's with cars on the "lawns" remove any trash and debris as it is a safety matter. If you have a Home Owners Association, notify them. If not, try starting your own. I'm sure your other neighbors whose homes are prestine would hop on the bandwagon. If all else fails, get the neighbors together and have a house painting block party! Ya never know until you try. I wish you the best of luck! :)
2007-05-24 09:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can call the health authorities if someone has a "junk yard" next to you. They could force them to clean it up. I would start up a conversation with the owners of the house with only a chip of paint and tell them the benefits have perserving the siding of their home so it will last longer. Also tell them where there's a sale on housepaint at the time.
Maybe you could even suggest a nice color and trim.
2007-05-24 09:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could suggest a neighborhood yard sale, but it is unlikely that anything will change.
Most cities and towns have some sort of enforcement authority in place to deal with nuisance properties. Check your phone book for any county agency that deals with housing code enforcement. If you hit the wrong one, ask them to point you in the right direction.
You may need to be a pest, but it'll be worth it.
2007-05-24 09:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by godged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a "neighborhood clean up day" and give flyers to your neighbors. The flyers could say "Did you know keeping a neat appearance can increase the value of your home by 75% or more?? It's true!" etc. and you could have a list of "Tips to increase the value". They could include repainting, clearing away junk, etc. Just make it so they don't feel like they are being personally attacked or singled out and maybe they'll think its a great idea.
2007-05-24 09:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kristine R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I imagine you have tried talking to your neighbors...if not then that is the first place to start.
If you have a neighborhood association talk to them and see if they can have that conversation.
If civil conversation doesn't work then call the city building inspector and the city health inspector and make a formal complaint. If there is any violation they will be cited and/or fined.
Good Luck!
2007-05-24 09:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy the worst one of the lot, fix it up, and sell it. Use the proceeds to buy another one.
2007-05-24 09:25:39 · answer #8 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there is a homeowners association that oversees your neighboorhood, you may have some recourse.
2007-05-24 09:25:25 · answer #9 · answered by manatee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not really...hope they move....
2007-05-24 09:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Johnny A 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋