The Los Angeles Housing Department has been cracking down on property code violations.
In fact, in a recent list compiled by Field Asset Services (FAS), California came in second in most code violations issued, second only to Florida.
These violations can be for a wide variety of things, but FAS, the leading provider of property preservation, maintenance, and repair services in the REO industry, has compiled a list of the top ten.
The list is as follows:
High grass and weeds
Nuisance such as abandoned vehicles and trash at the curb.
Graffiti
Open or vacant structure
Junk, trash, and debris
Minimum housing standards or habitability usually pertaining to the condition of the property.
Substandard structure such as dilapidated sheds or detached garages.
Unmaintained or unsecured swimming pools
Dead trees and landscaping
Vacant property registration
Fines can be steep, some reaching upwards of $1,000. With so many houses on the market in the midst of lengthy foreclosure processes, code violations that go unaddressed have actually exceeded the value of the property in some cases.
So don’t be a violator! Check out LA County’s Department of Public Works page for more information about coding violations and proper permitting.
Know of a distressed property in your area? The DWP allows you to report it online here. You can also report other issues that affect your neighborhood.
