What is the name of your state? Missouri
We purchased a lake home in July of 2002. Next to this home approx. 20ft or less from the property line is a mobile home. This mobile home has a caved in roof, rotted floors, and is beyond repair. It sits elevated from the ground via Railroad Ties placed in lincoln log style to level it due to the slope of the land. It is leaning terribly and the only thing keeping it from sliding down the hill is the trees that have grown up around it. It is a major eyesoar as well as a hazard and is decreasing our property value as well as everyone elses around it. This property has been vacated since the early 1980's according to long time residents. I have tried to contact the owner who has inherited it due to a death in the family, but I haven't been able to make contact since we initially spoke in 2002. We have been using and maintaining the driveway since we have owned the place and the previous owner (whom is now deceased) also used and maintained the driveway. I do know the property taxes on this junk pile have been paid and are current. What can I legally do to elimanate this hazard? Can I claim this property and/or remove it myself?
We purchased a lake home in July of 2002. Next to this home approx. 20ft or less from the property line is a mobile home. This mobile home has a caved in roof, rotted floors, and is beyond repair. It sits elevated from the ground via Railroad Ties placed in lincoln log style to level it due to the slope of the land. It is leaning terribly and the only thing keeping it from sliding down the hill is the trees that have grown up around it. It is a major eyesoar as well as a hazard and is decreasing our property value as well as everyone elses around it. This property has been vacated since the early 1980's according to long time residents. I have tried to contact the owner who has inherited it due to a death in the family, but I haven't been able to make contact since we initially spoke in 2002. We have been using and maintaining the driveway since we have owned the place and the previous owner (whom is now deceased) also used and maintained the driveway. I do know the property taxes on this junk pile have been paid and are current. What can I legally do to elimanate this hazard? Can I claim this property and/or remove it myself?