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Levelland council orders demolition timelines for six substandard properties
Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved orders giving one owner 90 days to demolish a dilapidated house and 60 days for several other properties; the city retains authority to abate if owners do not comply.
Levelland — The City Council voted to issue abatement and demolition orders for multiple properties the city has declared substandard, giving one owner 90 days to complete demolition and the other property owners 60 days to comply.
City code enforcement opened a public hearing and read the city housing standards that define a substandard dwelling, citing conditions that render structures dilapidated, unfit for human habitation, or hazardous to public health and safety. Inspectors presented evidence and photos for each address and said certified notices had been provided to owners; many notices were returned unclaimed.
Inspector Eli (city staff) said…
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