Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Condemned house in neighborhood

The property has recently been vandalized and the door is open, inviting who-knows-what. The city says that ''their hands are tied,'' because the taxes have been paid. Is there not anything that can be done? Owner has disappeared, even relatives don't know where he is. I think something fishy is going on. Is there any way to compel the city to answer why they can't take over a condemned property?


Asked on 7/15/07, 10:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Condemned house in neighborhood

It depends. If you want to contact me, I will be glad to research title and let you know what I think.

Read more
Answered on 7/15/07, 11:32 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Condemned house in neighborhood

You need to find out who owns the land so you can then look for local and state laws that require owners to maintain their land. That is the starting point. You will need to show that the owner is not in compliance with a law, unless you have been personally harmed such as someone living in the building has attached, scared or stolen from you.

Read more
Answered on 7/17/07, 11:51 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Texas