Neighbors Address Issues with Vacant House Left by Departed Residents
- A couple in their 50s moved into a cul-de-sac about 15 years ago with their two children.
- The father passed away suddenly, and the mother moved out of state with relatives, leaving the house vacant.
- Neighbors have been maintaining the yard and dealing with five abandoned cars.
- There are unpaid bills associated with the property.
- Neighbors are seeking guidance on how to address the situation and who to contact for resolution.
Articles (4)
Chicago Sun-Times·
Dear Abby: Neighbors tire of maintaining derelict property
cleveland.com·
Dear Abby: I've been doing free yard work for absent neighbor's derelict property for years. I'm done
The Oregonian·
Dear Abby: When a neighbor's abandoned house becomes a hazard, who do we reach out to?
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Dear Abby: Neighbors moved out, left 5 cars, yard work, unpaid bills. Who do we complain to?