Ozark, AR asked in Land Use & Zoning for Tennessee

Q: The City of Jackson Tennessee is on a mission to steal property in low income areas by using the City codes enforcement

The city is using the codes enforcement department to force property owners to spend money to fix a house or the the city tears it down with a city owned track hoe. I view this as an abuse of power. What can be done

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2 Lawyer Answers

A: Seek the advice of a local attorney collectively.

A: On second thought, perhaps the Southern Poverty Law Center or the ACLU would be willing to help. Contact them and find out.

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