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The Problem of Abandoned Houses in Neighborhoods
TLDR The real estate bubble burst in the late 2000s resulted in many abandoned houses across the country, causing problems for neighborhoods. Abandoned houses can attract crime and pose legal risks, and it is often difficult to determine ownership and take action.
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During the real estate boom in the early to mid-2000s, many people bought multiple houses, but when the bubble burst and the prices dropped, people abandoned their properties, causing a real problem for the neighborhoods.
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During the real estate bubble burst in the late 2000s, many people abandoned their houses, leaving them empty and causing a problem for neighborhoods across the country, particularly in Detroit.
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Sometimes it's hard to determine ownership of abandoned houses, especially when banks sell loans to other institutions and no one shows up to bid on the house at a foreclosure auction.
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Abandoned houses often accrue taxes and liens, making it unattractive for the true owners to claim possession, and they can also attract crime.
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Abandoned houses, whether in nice neighborhoods or low income areas, can lead to an increase in crime rates.
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Abandoned homes attract people who engage in illegal activities, such as drug use and squatting, leading to an increase in crime rates.
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The issue of abandoned properties is complex and poses legal risks for those who try to take action, such as being sued for trespassing or injuring oneself on the property, and it is also difficult to determine who the owner is.
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The issue of abandoned properties is complex and poses legal risks for those who try to take action, such as being sued for trespassing or injuring oneself on the property, and it is also difficult to determine who the owner is.
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