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Dear Abby: Neighbors tire of maintaining derelict property

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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> How much should a neighborhood do to keep up a vacant house? About 15 years ago, a couple in their 50s moved into the end of my cul-de-sac. Their two children were out of college; the son lived elsewhere, and the daughter lived with them.</p><p>Almost two years ago, the dad died suddenly. The mom moved out of state with relatives. The house has been vacant ever since. There are five cars on the property: one in the side yard, two in the driveway and two parked in the street in front. (There is limited parking in the cul-de-sac.) We have asked the children to sell or move…

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    Dear Abby: Neighbors tire of maintaining derelict property

    <p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> How much should a neighborhood do to keep up a vacant house? About 15 years ago, a couple in their 50s moved into the end of my cul-de-sac. Their two children were out of college; the son lived elsewhere, and the daughter lived with them.</p><p>Almost two...

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    DEAR ABBY: Neighbours tire of maintaining derelict property

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