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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Behind the Wall Part 2...Trashing Your Home 101


This is the lot directly across the street from the previous post. (Behind the Wall...part 1)  Late last year the residents who lived here were evicted but before they left, they trashed the home which I believe was around 30 years old.  They stripped some aluminum siding, walls, doors and Lord knows what else.



The awning over the carport collapsed, the door to the water heater was gone and some of the siding was missing on the back of the home.

Siding was stripped from this side of the home exposing framework and insulation.


This home remained like this for months and in my opinion not only was it an eyesore, it was a health and safety hazard.  Children play in our streets every day and it was amazing that no inquisitive little minds tried to explore these premises and get hurt.  Imagine though, trying to sell a home nearby and having prospective buyers see this in the park.  Do you think that would have created a loss in value or a busted sale?


The house was finally cleared and now all that remains is an empty dirt lot.  One eyesore among 12 and rising.

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