Converse enforces property maintenance under Texas Local Gov Code 214.001. Blighted conditions including structural decay, debris, and abandoned vehicles may result in abatement orders and liens.
Converse uses authority granted under Texas Local Government Code Section 214.001 to address blighted, dilapidated, and substandard buildings and properties. Code enforcement investigates complaints about peeling paint, broken windows, collapsing structures, rotting wood, sagging roofs, accumulations of trash or debris, overgrown vegetation, and inoperable vehicles. Owners receive written notice of violations and a deadline to correct the conditions (typically 10 to 30 days). Failure to comply can result in administrative citations, referral to the Building Standards Commission, mandatory demolition orders for severely dilapidated structures, and liens placed on the property for abatement costs. Chronic blight can result in misdemeanor charges carrying fines up to 2,000 dollars per violation per day. Property owners are responsible for conditions on their lot even if caused by tenants.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Converse, TX
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Converse, TX
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