Q: Neighbors are renters who do not upkeep the property. This hurts my property value. What can I do to the landlord?
These properties are on both sides of mine. They are owned by two different people, my wife and I own our house and are concerned about the lack of up keep on these properties hurting our homes value. Yard maintenance, building maintenance, and overall appearance of these properties are atrocious. Is there any legal action I can take to force these landlords to do something. This is more than just grass not being cut, one of the tennants has crushed the garage door and has demolished the front of the garage. I informed the owner and he has done nothing. The other property same thing, it is in complete disarray. I live in Grandview village which is adjacent to Springfield Illinois. Is there anything I can do?
A:
Contact the village.
There are ordinances in most cities that govern maintenance and upkeep of one's property.
Make a complaint about the upkeep or condition of the property to the City. This way, you are not personally involved and you can have the City take the lead prodding the neighbors to clean up.
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