Preservation Services (Property Window Boarding and Securing) For Vacant Homes in Atlanta Georgia

ATLANTA - Oct. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Georgia Property Code Enforcement will fine all property owners for vacant homes that have been abandoned or neglected  properties in Atlanta Georgia and all surrounding cities. Atlanta Property Preservation Partners offers Window Boarding and Initial Lawn Services for homeowners, investors & financial institutions . Vacant and abandoned properties create opportunity for vandals, theft, drug activity and lottering in neighborhoods. http://www.atlantapropertypreservationpartners.com

In order to prevent illegal activity, vacant and foreclosed homes must now be registered. Failure to do this will result in a hefty fine for the homeowner, investor or bank.

City of Atlanta Vacant Property Registration Guidelines

Vacant means a building or dwelling which is lacking habitual presence of human beings who have a legal right to be on the premises, or at which substantially all lawful business or construction operations or residential occupancy has ceased for more than 60 days. Evidence of utility non-usage or service disconnect shall be prima facia evidence of vacancy. Such term shall not include a building or structure containing multiple units with common ownership that has at least one unit occupied with evidence of utility usage.

If the Code Enforcement Section issues a written notice of an existing vacant building or dwelling to the owner, the owner must file a registration statement within fifteen (15) days of such notice.

Registration shall remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date of registration. Residential Rental and Seasonally Vacant properties are exempt from registration (see Ordinance for definitions). Any owner that fails to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be in violation of the Atlanta Housing Code and shall be fined in the amount of $1,000.00 per vacant real property In addition to providing basic property and ownership information, the owner must designate an agent who either resides or has an office in City limits to receive all notices and summonses. If the owner either resides or has an office in the City limits, he may designate himself the agent.

If the information provided in the initial registration statement changes, such as a new owner or agent, the owner must file an amended registration statement within twenty (20) days of such event at no additional fee.

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