The Town of Edgewood Abatement Property Process
- Identification of the nuisance property. Identified as abandoned, uninhabitable, unsafe, or in a state of disrepair.
- Outreach to known owners. A courtesy letter is sent to known owners.
- Notice to Abate is given. A “Notice To Abate” sign is posted on the property. A second letter conveys that the owner has 10 days to clean the property.
- Notice of Hearing. Posted on the property and sent in a letter.
- Abatement Hearing scheduled. Proper notice sent to known owners.
- Case presented to the Hearing Examiner. An Order to Abate may be issued.
- Nuisance property is cleaned. Posting and notice are given to known owners. Physical removal of structures and/or debris takes place.
What is “nuisance abatement property”?
Property that has been abandoned, is uninhabitable, unsafe, or in a state of disrepair — constituting a nuisance under the Town’s Abatement Ordinance.