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    #1

    Neighbor called the fire Dept!

    My ex-neighbor called the fire Dept about our backyard on our yet to be foreclosed house and told the fire dept. it is a fire hazard.

    (we don't live there anymore) - Can they fine me/bill me?

    What should I do?

    ***I do want to clean it up but everyone I know (except for my Neighbors) is telling me to FORGET ABOUT IT....

    The backyard is like a jungle. We just got a CH7 discharge a few weeks ago (and the house was included in the BK) but the bank has yet to even start the foreclosure process.

    Some weeds are over 6 feet tall! And the bank has like 4 more months to foreclose!.


    thanks, techno
    Last edited by technoreid1; 06-29-2008, 11:04 AM.
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    #2
    Your neighbor is not a fine fellow is he? Personally, I would drop him a note giving him permission to clean it up himself or address the person who now owns the house. (Not telling him details). If you are forfieting the house, the deal is done isn't it? Surely they know you bked? 'Hub
    If I knew it all, would I be here?? Hang in there = Retained attorney 8-06, Filed 12-28-07, Discharge 8-13-08, Finally CLOSED 11-3-09, 3-31-10 AP Dismissed, Informed by incompetent lawyer of CLOSED status, October 14, 2010.

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      #3
      They have not foreclosed yet - And I am sure the house is still in our names....

      We did a BK7 and included the house in the BK but according to our attorney, the bank still has to "foreclose" on the house until it's "technically" out of our name.... (which would be in about 4 months)....

      thanks, techno



      Originally posted by AngelinaCatHub View Post
      Your neighbor is not a fine fellow is he? Personally, I would drop him a note giving him permission to clean it up himself or address the person who now owns the house. (Not telling him details). If you are forfieting the house, the deal is done isn't it? Surely they know you bked? 'Hub

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        #4
        Clean it up. If I was your neighbor, I'd be livid. It's not just a fire hazard, it's a health hazard. Rats, snakes, etc. could be living in that mess.

        I lived through this once. I was renting a house and my neighbor (who was a young, healthy, guy) decided he didn't like yard work and so he just didn't do it. The front and back yards both grew several feet high, and yes there was all kinds of little creatures living in it. Yuck. Thankfully my city had an ordinance not allowing this and so they finally came out and cut it all down and then sent him a bill. You very well could be issued a bill too.
        Ch. 7 BK Filed 12/30/2008, Discharged 3/30/2009

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          #5
          Originally posted by Poppie View Post
          Clean it up. If I was your neighbor, I'd be livid. It's not just a fire hazard, it's a health hazard. Rats, snakes, etc. could be living in that mess.

          I lived through this once. I was renting a house and my neighbor (who was a young, healthy, guy) decided he didn't like yard work and so he just didn't do it. The front and back yards both grew several feet high, and yes there was all kinds of little creatures living in it. Yuck. Thankfully my city had an ordinance not allowing this and so they finally came out and cut it all down and then sent him a bill. You very well could be issued a bill too.
          I agree, besides, if you still technically own this house, then if the city has to clean it, can't they hold you responsible for the bill? I know where I live, if the city has to come in and clean up the property, then the home owner, which is you now, is responsible for the bill.

          I think, it would be worth taking care of this for now. Then keep it trimmed up until the bank takes it.
          Filed Chapter 7 June 4 ~ 341 July 20 ~Last day of objections Sept 18~Discharged/Closed Sept 21

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            #6
            clean the yard, your neighbor is absolutely correct in what he did.
            "You once asked me for advice. You want some now? Never pass up a good thing." Lieutenant Jean Rasczak, Starship Troopers

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              #7
              I agree, you should have the yard kept up. If you have any good neighbors, maybe they'll be willing to go over there and mow once a week or when it needs it. If the city has to do it, they will add the costs to the property taxes as a special assessment, which will have to be resolved when the bank takes possession of the home and most likely, the bank or new owner will have to pay this. I highly doubt that you would receive a bill for the charges. In any case, I would clean up the yard if you can.
              Bankruptcy History:
              Chapter 7 filed - 10/12/2005 - Asset
              Discharged - 02/16/2006
              Case Closed - 11/08/2007

              A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain ~ Mark Twain

              All suggestions are based on personal experience and research and SHOULD NOT be construed as legal advice as I am NOT an attorney. Always consult with competent counsel in your area with regards to your particular situation.

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                #8
                How hard it is to clean up?... just take a lawn mower... and exercise your body too.

                If not, offer that neighbor $30-50 per week to mow.

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                  #9
                  It actually would be better for all concerned to make some kind of arrangment to get it cleaned up. If a house *looks* vacant, then it is inviting break-ins and possibly worse troubles.
                  "To go bravely forward is to invite a miracle."

                  "Worry is the darkroom where negatives are formed."

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                    #10
                    I cleaned up! Took 7 hours to do the backyard.

                    I just finished cleaning the backyard up - started at 7am and went to about 2pm about 10 bags of trash.

                    Went over the neigbor (the one who called the fire dept.) after I cleaned up
                    and told him I was very sorry for the non-upkeep of the house for the last 6 months and that I have been through a really bad time. (turns out he is an ex-fire fighter)

                    I then gave him my phone # and told him to call me anytime if the yard gets bad or for whatever reason.... I told him to look over the fence and he was happy with the clean-up.

                    I think he appreciated it! I cannot blame him for calling the fire dept as it was pretty bad and CA is very very dry right now.....

                    Wonder if I will get a warning or something from the city?
                    I never heard from the city --- I did take before and after pics though just in case....

                    Thanks guys for all your comments!

                    I felt really bad about the house and how I did not keep it up for the last 6 months and was extremely embarrassed to go back into the niehgborhood
                    as it's pretty obvious that I am losing the house....I guess the whole thing has been an embarrasment and I didnt want to deal with the house....

                    now I feel a little better!

                    Now I have to do the front yard......


                    techno
                    Last edited by technoreid1; 06-30-2008, 03:20 PM.

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                      #11
                      Good for you technoreid1. I know it must have been difficult to go back there. Hopefully, the neighbor will get in touch with you if there's an issue. I wouldn't worry about the city now. The yard is cleaned up.

                      I hope this ends for you soon and you can move on.
                      Bankruptcy History:
                      Chapter 7 filed - 10/12/2005 - Asset
                      Discharged - 02/16/2006
                      Case Closed - 11/08/2007

                      A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain ~ Mark Twain

                      All suggestions are based on personal experience and research and SHOULD NOT be construed as legal advice as I am NOT an attorney. Always consult with competent counsel in your area with regards to your particular situation.

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                        #12
                        Yippee Techno!!!

                        You did Great. You probably will not get a citation or anything else from the city. This depends on if there was a Code Violation and how long it has occurred before it will trigger a report. Typically, at least here in Florida it takes 3 months of violations before Codes gets involved. Of course, if you have an Adversary--@#$%^&*#@--like we have, that Creature will have turned in an Anonymous Complaint to the Codes authorities, and your problems will have only begun.

                        Your neighbor that called the Fire Department, actually did you a favor.

                        Our sympathies are with your State and all the wildfires, and your welfare. How are you actually doing?
                        "To go bravely forward is to invite a miracle."

                        "Worry is the darkroom where negatives are formed."

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                          #13
                          Good for you, you did the right thing and don't you feel better for it? In this economy don't be embarrassed, you made your neighbors happy and did a good thing. You may have prevented a fire hazard for those people who live by your home, and that should give you peace of mind. You will find that taking care of the property, even though it won't be yours forever will make you healthier and happier!!!

                          I think the city won't do a thing to you now, just keep up the good work, they can't fine you for a job well done. Just stop by once in awhile and make sure everything looks good, remember technically right now that house is in your name and your responsible for it.

                          Good job!! As hard as it was to go back, and I do know how that feels, it will all be over soon enough. Just hold you head up, you did a good thing!
                          Last edited by justplaintired; 06-30-2008, 06:30 PM.
                          Filed Chapter 7 June 4 ~ 341 July 20 ~Last day of objections Sept 18~Discharged/Closed Sept 21

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                            #14
                            Yea - it was super embarrassing going back to that "old" house.....

                            I felt like the neighbors were going to flatten my tire or yell at me for not
                            keeping the house up.... I felt like I abandoned the house (which I basically did) - kind of sad going back to a house that was once in decent shape and then seeing the lawn that has turned to hay.....

                            I am sure it pisses them off as it would myself if a house next to me was not "kept up"......

                            techno




                            Originally posted by BassBoy View Post
                            Good for you technoreid1. I know it must have been difficult to go back there. Hopefully, the neighbor will get in touch with you if there's an issue. I wouldn't worry about the city now. The yard is cleaned up.

                            I hope this ends for you soon and you can move on.

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                              #15
                              Yea he probably did do me a favor! I actually was not angry at him as I would probably have done the same thing.....

                              I am in Northern CA and the sky is fairly hazy 24 hours a day- pretty bad..... I think there are about 1,000 fires now. It's weird looking up into the sky and it's all bleek....

                              Everything is really dry ----


                              techno





                              Originally posted by AngelinaCat View Post
                              Yippee Techno!!!

                              You did Great. You probably will not get a citation or anything else from the city. This depends on if there was a Code Violation and how long it has occurred before it will trigger a report. Typically, at least here in Florida it takes 3 months of violations before Codes gets involved. Of course, if you have an Adversary--@#$%^&*#@--like we have, that Creature will have turned in an Anonymous Complaint to the Codes authorities, and your problems will have only begun.

                              Your neighbor that called the Fire Department, actually did you a favor.

                              Our sympathies are with your State and all the wildfires, and your welfare. How are you actually doing?

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