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Owner dispute and an unlicensed camper leave Louisville property at risk, board schedules status and potential towing
Summary
At the hearing, partial owner Jan Billingsley described probate and title disputes blocking sale of a disorderly property; staff documented debris, trash and an unlicensed camper in the backyard and discussed towing/sticker options and a 14-day removal window; the board set a July 11 status and urged securing and clean-up.
Jan Billingsley, who identified herself as a partial owner and daughter of the deceased owners, told the Metro Code Enforcement Board she had completed some paperwork but cannot sell a property because another owner refuses to cooperate. Billingsley said the property has become difficult to manage and previously had people staying there; she asked for time to secure the site and find resources to clean it up.
"I I I I haven't been back to Louisville since last year... I can get it cleaned up. It's just gonna cost me," Billingsley said, describing ownership and health complications that limit her ability to act. Staff showed inspection photos and cited persistent exterior and cleaning violations; code enforcement supervisor Tammy Goatley said the site includes an unlicensed camper and significant debris that pose risks and may require towing.
The hearing officer described the property as "beyond control" and emphasized two rules for owners: the property must be clean and it must be secure. Staff explained the normal administrative process for an abandoned vehicle: it can be stickered with a 14-day removal window, after which the city can contract to tow it if unclaimed. Goatley said she would check towing options for a camper of the reported size and coordinate with zoning regarding whether the trailer qualifies as an unlicensed vehicle or a zoning violation.
The board directed staff to update ownership records to include the other recorded owner, Phyllis Furman, and set a July 11 status check to monitor progress. The hearing officer urged Billingsley to arrange a dumpster or community assistance to remove debris, noting that private dumpster services and the city's 311 program (which picks up four large items by appointment) can help with big-item removal.
Next steps: Code enforcement will update the ownership/contact records, explore towing or sticker options for the camper, and return the case on July 11 to evaluate progress and determine further enforcement or remediation.
