Crackdown On Derelict RCT Buildings
February 2, 2009
Legislation that is more than 80 years old is being used to force the sale of derelict properties in order to repay council costs and bring properties back into use.
The unique move forms part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s ongoing campaign to boost and regenerate communities by dealing with eyesore buildings and returning them to a proper purpose.
And it sends a clear message to the owners of such properties that they must take heed of the legal action served on them – or Council officers may force the sale of the property.
One building has already been sold under such circumstances and a further 12 are being considered as the crackdown continues.
The Law of Property Act 1925 allows for the enforced sale of buildings that are run-down and subject to legal action from the Council. It means Council’s have the power to require the sale of a building where money is owed to them, such as where repair work has been carried out by authority staff.
The first property to be dealt with in such a way is 30 Llewellyn Street in Pontygwaith. It has been sold to fund the cash needed to return it to an acceptable state so it can become a purposeful building in the future.
If you are concerned about an empty building, contact Public Health and Protection at Ty Elai, Williamstown, Tonypandy CF40 1NY or 01443 425777.
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