Does a next door neighboor have any rights to address issues of a vacant townhouse?

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Does a next door neighboor have any rights to address issues of a vacant townhouse?

I own a townhouse that is attached to an vacant townhome for 3 years. The home was once occupied by an elder lady who has been placed in a seniors home by her son. The son and grandson do not maintain the house (i.e cleaning interior, maintenance or checking property). This month, there was a notice on the door of the electric being cutoff and this is a concern with the falling temperatures. Phone calls and voice messages to the son and grandson about the house and expressing concerns have not been returned.

Asked on November 20, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Maryland

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

No, you do not: it is not your property, and you cannot do anything to or in regards to it. If lack of maintenance of it causes damage to your unit (e.g. from a water leak), you could at that time sue the owner(s). You may also wish to contact the municipal housing/building authorities: if the home is violating any local ordinances (through its condition), the town authorities may be able to issue tickets or summonses and force the owners to take action.


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