Q: problem house on St. for 10+yrs. tenants,etc. City poor law/code enforcement. can we withhold our property tax $
house was declared nuisance, additional complaints, fines/legal action not done by city. now halfway house and caregivers not on site...just a terrible nuisance. can we put our tax money or a portion of property tax in escrow until this issue is abated completely?
A: No, you cannot withhold or escrow your tax payment because of that. If you do not pay taxes in full when due, you can incur penalties and interest. Talk to the local building department and local politicians. Enlist other neighbors to make similar contacts and complain. The more contacts, the more likely to get action. Contact local TV. Perhaps they might do a story to attract attention and get the politicians to take action. If the local codes are not being enforced, use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local attorney who could take action on your behalf.
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