Jeannette Property Owners To Be Fined For Junk
JEANNETTE (KDKA) -- The city of Jeannette is cracking down on property owners who leave junk outside.
Citizens could start receiving "quality of life" tickets for maintenance violations in March, something homeowner Ed Burgess is delighted to hear.
"My property value is crap because other people don't take care of their property," he said.
Council approved an ordinance that will fine property owners $25 for violations such as furniture left in yards, high grass or junk vehicles.
Officials say this will eliminate the need for notices to be sent prior to citations and allow a quicker response and correction of the problem.
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Authorities say they knocked on 27 city doors recently to inform those who may be in violation of the ordinance.
If the $25 fine does not prove effective, citation can be filed with a $1,000 fine per violation is possible.
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