Antigua and Barbuda is taking a hard look at the growing problem of abandoned and run-down properties — and asking who should take responsibility for cleaning them up.
Our Shermain Bique-Charles has that story.
Derelict Building in St. John’s
Government Moves to Reclaim Pride in Communities — But Where Is the Line Between Order and Ownership? | VIDEO STORY
Government Moves to Reclaim Pride in Communities — But Where Is the Line Between Order and Ownership? | VIDEO STORY
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Reclaiming pride sounds nice, but when government start touching private property, that’s another story.
Some of the owners don’t want to sell the rundown property because they think it worth more than what they are offered, yet still they wouldn’t see to its upkeep. The government needs to pass legislation to take over the buildings one they abandoned for more than 5 years. They are an eyesore
So if i have it correct the government can now take it over and sell it without the consent of the real owners.
Some of these buildings are really an eye sore.
This is one of those issues where you see the true connection between personal responsibility and national progress. If we all took care of our little piece, the whole country would shine.
Some of these houses fester rats and rodents and so much nastyness. Bigtime environmental hazards we living around
I like the part about giving lower-income families a chance to buy the properties. That’s how you build community turning eyesores into opportunities.
Good. One two houses cannot have the place so unity and nobody doing anything about it
They better make sure this doesn’t turn into another political grab for land. I support the idea, but transparency is key! Publish the lists, give fair warnings, and make sure poor people don’t get robbed of their inheritance