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.