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ES Public nuisances
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.
For more information or to file a public nuisance complaint please write to us: planningservices@guaynabocity.gov.pr and/or call (787) 720 - 4040 Exts. 6516 or 6517
Public nuisances
- Regulation
- Public Nuisance Declaration Procedure
- Procedure for acquiring a unit declared a Public Nuisance