Fulton County maintains property-blight standards through code enforcement (404-612-2691). Atlanta Code §66-26 covers vacant/blighted lots with abatement authority and liens.
All commercial and residential property in Fulton County must be maintained free from junk, debris, abandoned vehicles, overgrowth, and unsafe structures. Atlanta's Vacant Property Registry under Code §54-46 requires owners of vacant properties to register annually ($250 fee) and maintain the structure to prevent decay. Boarded windows must use specific materials; broken windows must be repaired within 30 days. Demolition by neglect is prohibited.
NOV with 30-day cure; civil fines $200-$1,000 per day after cure period; abatement liens; criminal misdemeanor in serious cases.
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