All articles tagged with #property owner
A Chicago property owner is frustrated that despite Illinois' new law allowing law enforcement to remove squatters, she cannot get alleged squatters out of her condo, highlighting ongoing issues and confusion with the law's implementation.
A property owner in Minneapolis refuses to clear a homeless encampment on his private lot despite city notices citing health violations, asserting he is providing a safe space for homeless individuals and is prepared for legal action, while city officials continue efforts to address public health concerns.
Residents of an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood are outraged by a home buried under mountains of garbage, with complaints dating back to the early 2000s. The property owner, who has owned the property since the mid-1990s, has faced multiple complaints and orders to comply, with the city declaring it a "public health emergency." Despite the ongoing investigations and efforts to address the issue, neighbors remain frustrated and concerned about the unsanitary conditions and potential hazards posed by the accumulated debris.
A California doctor, Lewis Bruggeman, is refusing to leave his $15.9 million cliffside mansion in Dana Point despite concerns over a landslide. Heavy rainfall has led to a huge landslide, putting three multimillion-dollar homes at risk. While the city and a geotechnical engineer have stated that there is no imminent threat to Bruggeman's home, part of the cliff has slid off into the ocean.
A property owner in downtown Watertown, New York, is demanding that parking spaces in front of his building be restored after they were eliminated during streetscape work. The property owner believes the city should pay for the restoration, while some city council members argue that the property owners should bear the cost. The issue will be discussed at a city council meeting, with one council member in favor of restoring parking at the city's expense.
Residents in Hollywood, South Carolina, are raising concerns about an abandoned mobile home that has been left on the side of the road for two months. Despite efforts to have it removed, no action has been taken. The main concern is potential environmental impacts, as rain has caused internal leakage of unknown fluids. The deteriorating home has also created a traffic hazard. Various local authorities, including Charleston County and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, have been involved in the jurisdictional dispute over the removal of the mobile home. The property owner, a real estate investment firm, has not responded to inquiries about the situation.
A landowner in Laurens County, South Carolina, shot a person who was trespassing on his property with the intent to steal equipment. The property owner confronted the trespasser and felt threatened by their action, leading to the shooting. The individual was taken to the hospital, and the incident is under investigation by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office.
A man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested for aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to his apartment complex following his eviction. The fire department responded to the scene and found two separate fires set in two separate cabinets. The property owner reported multiple confrontations with the suspect, who had threatened him and the maintenance manager. The incident caused around $5,000 in damages.