QUESTION
How can I stop my township from condemning my house?
Asked on Jul 24th, 2015 on Litigation - Michigan
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I had a fire. I used handymen to do the repairs. 2 years to work on it. Township came in with warrant. Trying to condemn my house. How can I fight them?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer and follow the appeals process.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Personal Injury — Plaintiff Attorney serving Taylor, MI
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Any condemnation procedure requires "due process". This means they must afford you an opportunity for a hearing. You may have to ask for a hearing but do not ignore City notices.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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I would certainly need more details before I could provide to you a reasoned opinion. Generally if you are going to fix and repair a damaged property, and it is brought back to code, it should not necessarily be condemned. However, if there is too long a time and the local government determines that is become a nuisance it is within their rights to seek to condemn it.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2015 at 2:25 PM