How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned

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Tip 1 - How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Don Jonoubei | permalink

If you're buying property that you would like to renovate and rent out to future tenants, or you're a tenant and suspicious that your landlord may be violating condemnation laws, you can easily find out the current condemnation status. However, finding out whether a house has been condemned in the past is a little trickier.

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Tip 2 - How to Find Out If a Building Is Condemned | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by mary fallin | permalink

State, county and municipal authorities have the capacity to condemn a building that is not fit for human habitation or use. Whether you are a tenant in a badly maintained, dangerous apartment building or a builder searching for sites to develop, you will use the same search process to determine if a building has been condemned. Condemnation is a...

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Tip 3 - How Will You Know If Your Property Is Condemned?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Becky Cayler | permalink

If your property has been condemned, you will be notified in writing by a government agency. In some instances, you may also be served with a summons and complaint. If you do receive such a notice, it is important to understand that it doesn't mean the property is being condemned because it is worthless or has deteriorated and is not up to code. Rather, the government needs the land for public use. Public uses for which land is condemned may include, among other uses, the construction of airports, schools, roads, parks, railroads, housing projects, and/or other public buildings.
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