Current law
The current Local Law covers 'unsightly land' but does not adequately reference building. It states that owners or residents must keep property to a good standard in which it is not deemed unsightly, dangerous or detrimental to the general amenity of the neighbourhood. If not, Council may clean it and charge you for the costs.
Proposed change
This idea would require owners/occupiers to ensure that a building does not become derelict (abandoned and in need of repair) or dilapidated (dangerous, broken or falling down) and to take all reasonable steps to secure the building. This change would extend the current law to include ‘buildings’ as well as ‘land’.
