Archives For: vacant property
Ordinance Banning Plywood Introduced in Chicago
Ordinance O2018-5052 (Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 13-12 prohibiting use of plywood or wood-based material for securing vacant buildings) was introduced in the Chicago, Ill., City Council and was assigned to the Committee on Finance.
27 Jun 2018
Zombie Property Act Introduced in New York
AB 1563 (Zombie Property Remediation Act of 2017) recently advanced in the New York Assembly and has been referred to the Assembly Codes Committee.
20 Jun 2018
The Empty House Next Door
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Community Progress published a report that lays the groundwork for exploring the issue of vacancy by defining what is meant by a “vacant” property, what constitutes a “healthy” vacancy rate, how vacant properties are measured, and why properties become vacant and abandoned.
15 May 2018
Lawsuit Against City Officials Allege Vacant Property Registry Violates Fourth Amendment
MLive.com published an article outlining a recently filed federal class-action lawsuit against two Saginaw, Mich., city officials, alleging that language included on the city’s vacant property registration application violates amendment rights of property owners.
19 Mar 2018
Oyster Bay Bans Use of Plywood to Cover ?Zombie? Houses
Newsday published an article discussing a new ordinance adopted by the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, that bans the use of plywood for boarding up foreclosed homes and mandates the use of clear, impact resistant polycarbonate. Additionally, the legislation requires a $25,000 bond on residential vacant properties that have had a “foreclosure action” commenced, without a requirement to register the property with the municipality.
18 Feb 2018
Property Maintenance Legislation Re-Introduced in New Jersey
NJ S1423, a bill that aims to require creditors to maintain the interior of foreclosed vacant and abandoned residential property has been re-introduced by Senator Jeff Van Drew (D).
1 Feb 2018
Property Maintenance Bill Proposed in New York
On January 3, 2018, SB 7167 was introduced in the New York State Senate and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.
3 Jan 2018
Abandoned Property Bill Proposed in Missouri
MO SB 780 was pre-filed in the Missouri Legislature on December 7. The legislation would allow certain people to enter a property to secure it, remove trash and graffiti, and maintain the grounds.
7 Dec 2017
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Violent Crime Initiatives
The office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a press release announcing a series of initiatives poised to combat criminal gang enterprises and repeat offenders responsible for violent crime throughout the state. Included is a directive to identify and expedite the demolition of vacant properties located in the highest-crime areas of Baltimore.
5 Dec 2017
Battling Blight: Four Ways Cities Are Using Data to Address Vacant Properties
Data-Smart City Solutions published an article discussing ways several American cities are utilizing digital and data-driven strategies to address vacant and abandoned properties.
21 Aug 2017