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Council hears update on deteriorating former mall property; receiver pursuing abatement and possible sale

5900373 · October 7, 2025
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Law director and other officials updated council on ongoing litigation, receiver activity, and property deterioration at the former mall; receiver has filed proposals to abate nuisance and the case has pending appeals and a federal lawsuit.

City lawyers and administrators updated Elyria City Council Monday on the status of a dilapidated former mall property that has drawn repeated enforcement action and court intervention.

Law Director Dirie told council the property owner has challenged the city’s effort to nominate the property for the National Register of Historic Places and has filed appeals related to the receiver’s appointment. Dirie said the owner’s appeal over the…

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