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Merrillville council signals tougher enforcement on blighted rental properties including Whitcomb Townhomes
Town Council, Town of Merrillville · January 14, 2026
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Summary
Councilors said they will pursue property owners of blighted rental units—issuing tickets, referring matters to town court and attaching unpaid nuisance costs to tax bills—after residents described severe debris and unsanitary conditions at Whitcomb Townhomes.
Councilors raised enforcement actions in response to ongoing blight complaints at rental properties, notably the Whitcomb Townhomes.
A councilor described the scene at Whitcomb Townhomes as "like a war zone," citing dressers, mattresses and other debris. Council discussion focused…
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