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THE HAZARDS OF FORECLOSED HOMES............

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Professionals 306012

The abandoned properties proliferating neighborhoods are signs of the continuing recession.

Foreclosed homes with pools are dangerous as the water becomes dark and dirty and turns into the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes some of which can spread such diseases as the West Nile virus.  With pool water being dark and dirty it also can be a drowning hazard for small children.

Other hazards include broken windows and doors making the property tempting targets for vandals.  Once windows and doors are broken animals move in, along with mold and rot.

It is unclear whose to blame if someone is injured or dies on the foreclosed property as the banks, former owners, and the city is not claiming responsibility for incidents on foreclosed properties.

With this in mind it is my opinion that municipalities should collect funds to maintain these properties until new ownership is obtained. 

 

Posted by

April Solomon/Realtor/GRI

Solomon & Associates Realtors, Inc.

Comments (1)

Thomas Slupske
RE/MAX Results - Maple Grove, MN

One more hazards of foreclosed homes.  You may have heard about the legendary mosquitoes of Minnesota; they're our State bird.  Well, due to lack of maintenance of foreclosed homes those have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes bring all sorts of diseases.

Jul 20, 2009 05:00 PM