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What is a Public Nuisance?
Nuisance is an abandoned structure or an abandoned, barren or vacant lot, which is unfit for human habitation or use because it is in a dilapidated condition, unrepaired, defective in construction, or detrimental to the health or safety of the public.
Some conditions that cause a property to be declared a public nuisance include:
- Defects in the structure that increase the risk of fire or accidents;
- Lack of adequate ventilation or sanitary facilities;
- Lack of electricity or potable water;
- Lack of cleanliness.
No property is a nuisance until it has been declared as such.
Who can declare a property a public nuisance?
Municipal governments may declare any property within their territory that meets the above definition as a public nuisance.
Where does this information come from?
This content refers to the Puerto Rico Municipal Code, Act No. 107 of August 13, 2020, as amended.
Para preguntas o información, o abrir una querella de estorbo público, favor de escribirnos a EstorbosPublicos@guaynabocity.gov.pr o llamar al 787-720-4040 extensiones 6224 ó 6516.
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