Archives For: VPRO

Brainerd to Combat Vacant Buildings

Brainerd City Council is considering a new ordinance that would require owners of vacant buildings to register with the city and pay a fee.

6 Jun 2024

Fitchburg Vacant Property Registration Requirement Now Live

The Fitchburg Vacant Property Registry, designed to help the city tackle the issue of blighted, disused, and abandoned properties is now live.

30 Apr 2024

Morning Spin: Owners Who Leave Chicago Properties Vacant Might Have to Pay More

The Chicago Tribune published an article discussing a proposed escalating vacant property registration fee in the city of Chicago.

25 May 2017

Enforcement of Vacant and Abandoned Property Ordinances on Rise

Barley Snyder Attorneys at Law published an article authored by attorneys Scott F. Landis and Joseph P. Schalk. The article explores vacant property registration ordinances (VPRO) and companies like ProChamps that assist municipalities with their enforcement.

21 Apr 2017