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FWIW, I have a SFD that has been a real, real PITA for the last 2+years. Basically a run down hoarders structure. Many complaints re: rodents (rats) and ferrel cats, and the stench that goes with a place like that. Not being used to 'occupy', but bacically 'kept' for sentimental reasons by the owner.
Health Dept. issues and numerous Citations, Summons (Muni Court) Lien on property for exterminator services, grounds cleanup, etc.
Declared it Unsafe, posted and processed all the paperwork. She submitted request to go to the Board of Appeals. Postponed a few times, and finally showed. Board heard her plea, ruled for either demo or complete repairs/renov.
She requested 'next step', and was advised by Board to file with Superior Court and hire an attorney. More delays.
Next, Superior Court allows 6 months to make all required clean-up, both inside and exterior, all repair work, etc.
Time passes, she had vinyl siding installed, and a roof replacement, and cleared out a 'path' thru the first floor. The walls and floor are covered in mold, and it's still uninhabitable for humans.
Plus, when the siding was done, the old service & meter vanished and now she is trying to get an EC to install a new service. She came into the office with 1 'estimate' for a service and tried to con the clerks into accepting that as a the electrical service is restored!! Not happening.
We will continue this someday soon......
