Living near a dilapidated home or one with overgrown landscaping can be stressful for an entire neighborhood. The eyesore can bring down property values and may even become unsafe.
To eradicate the problem, the Miami Lakes town council voted unanimously on April 15 to begin the foreclosure process against 70 owners of commercial, industrial and non-homesteaded residential properties that have unresolved liens.
“Imagine if one of these blighted properties were the house right next to yours?” Town Manager Edward Pidermann said that night. “We want these properties to be brought into compliance and be reflective of the Miami Lakes way.”…