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what is the law on houses that are
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boarded and left to rot for years? thanks in advance.
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They eventually fall down.0
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look into vacant possetion on the land registory site it may help you out a bit.If it doesnt pay rent sell it.
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The term "Bona Vacantia" literally means vacant goods and is the legal name for ownerless property, which by law passes to the crown.
It should not be to difficult to find out if the property is registered or not.Any posts by myself are my opinion ONLY. They should never be taken as correct or factual without confirmation from a legal professional. All information is given without prejudice or liability.0 -
There are lots of laws.Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.0
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There are no hard and fast rules, for instance if this was brought to my attention at work (I am a Head of Legal Services for a local authority), I would consider the following: -
1) Contact the owner - ascertain their intentions.
2) Consider an Empty Dwelling Management Order - this is a relatively new power under the Housing Act for local authorities to bring empty property back into use.
3) Consider a Section 215 Notice. This is under the Town & Country Planning Act and is used to require owners to improve a property's visual appearance or face prosecution and/or works in default.
4) Consider compulsory purchase.
If I was a private individual, I would consider offering to buy the property once I'd ascertained the owner's details.:beer: CRAZY NUTTER CLUB OFFICIAL MEMBER:beer:
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