Here is an inquiry I am forwarding from a historic preservation commission
Chair (in GA, I think).  Defining the criteria for degree of deterioration
that would rise to a violation of "preventive maintenance" or "demolition by
neglect" provisions is not an uncommon problem for HP commissions.  Can anyone
provide some information or experience in various states?

Mary Krugman
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Mary Delaney Krugman Associates, Inc.
Historic Preservation Consultants
Montclair, NJ
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FWD:  Demolition by Neglect

>Has anyone successfully pursued a house not maintained within a
>historic (zoning) district?
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>We have a house with rotted fascia boards, falling off shutters, and a
>rotting front porch (Federal-style, with posts on top, now sitting at crazy
>angles...)
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>I want to be sure that this falls within the generally accepted definition of
>'demolition by neglect' before pursing legal action.
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