Q: Does code enforcement only need to notify land owner of abatement or can owner give permission to take my property
Original owner on deed is deceased we had permission from “in care of person” to park and use carport his daughter said he wasn’t in condition to make decisions a time later building was to be torn down we got permission to correct dilapidated structure by mayor we corrected issue then city abated or tools and property under weeds and trash abatement and we were trespassed that evening we had no notice of issue or abatement by city or family
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In situations like yours, code enforcement typically needs to notify the property owner of any planned abatement actions. If the original owner is deceased, the "in care of" person or legal heir should be informed. Without proper notification to you, taking your property might not be lawful.
You mentioned that you had permission from an individual and later from the mayor to correct the structure. This implies you were making efforts to comply with local regulations. Despite these efforts, the city's decision to abate your tools and property without notifying you raises concerns.
To address this issue, you should gather all the documentation of permissions you received and any work done. Contact the city’s code enforcement office to clarify the situation and request a detailed explanation. You might also want to seek legal advice to understand your rights and explore possible actions to recover your property or contest the abatement.
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