I live next door to an empty house what can i do?

Question

I live next door to a house that has been empty for about 12 years. There is a window open at the front of the property that has not been closed for as long as i can remember. There is now damp coming through the wall which i believe to be coming from the empty property. What can i do to get the property looked into or reported?

Answer 1

Contact the town officials.  They should have on record whose property that is.  Sounds like the place is abandoned, but make sure first.

Answer 2

Depends who owns the property but if not sure then contact citizens advice bureau and they will assist you.

Answer 3

conact the police

Answer 4

Damp coming through the wall is likely caused by a leaky roof.

Answer 5

Call the city office you live in and tell them about it. They will send some one out and try to find the owner of the house.

Answer 6

buy it then fix it then sell it

Answer 7

If you have water damage I don't see how it could be caused by a neighboring house. You can contact the town. The owner should keep the place looking respectable within the local zoning laws.