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To see a sampling of Destiny 98 properties,
download the linked file here.
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The file will (might) ask to open automatically if you
do...
Otherwise, double click the file and it should open
in Google Earth with the properties in Temporary
Places under a folder labeled TATCC.kmz\TATCC...
download the linked file here.
You need to have Google Earth on your computer.
The file will (might) ask to open automatically if you
do...
Otherwise, double click the file and it should open
in Google Earth with the properties in Temporary
Places under a folder labeled TATCC.kmz\TATCC...
An example of how Destiny 98, in the form of
Advantage 99, takes care of it's Michigan
properties:
"226 Howland Street (House): Advantage 99TD, property owner, was
not present. Jon Presecan, Code Officer, stated that upon inspection,
he found that the house has been vacant in excess of 180 days, open
to trespass which the city has since secured, deteriorated soffits, fascia
and chimney, rotted wood, peeling paint and broken/missing glass.
Willie Murphy, Hearing Officer, asked if anyone would like to speak on
this particular property. Hearing no comments, Mr. Murphy stated that
this property does represent a hazardous condition in this
neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, this Board will
give the property owner 30 days to bring it into compliance
or demolish the structure."
Quoted from the :
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS HEARING
July 14, 2004
2:00 P.M.
City Hall
Commission Chambers
10 North Division Street
3rd floor – Room 301
Battle Creek,
Link to source...
Advantage 99, takes care of it's Michigan
properties:
"226 Howland Street (House): Advantage 99TD, property owner, was
not present. Jon Presecan, Code Officer, stated that upon inspection,
he found that the house has been vacant in excess of 180 days, open
to trespass which the city has since secured, deteriorated soffits, fascia
and chimney, rotted wood, peeling paint and broken/missing glass.
Willie Murphy, Hearing Officer, asked if anyone would like to speak on
this particular property. Hearing no comments, Mr. Murphy stated that
this property does represent a hazardous condition in this
neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, this Board will
give the property owner 30 days to bring it into compliance
or demolish the structure."
Quoted from the :
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS HEARING
July 14, 2004
2:00 P.M.
City Hall
Commission Chambers
10 North Division Street
3rd floor – Room 301
Battle Creek,
Link to source...
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The Salta Group:
The Salta Group - another member of the NTLA - and its owner/president,
Marshall M Atlas, also demonstrates it's sense of community responsibility
in a series of lawsuits brought by the City of Peoria to force the Salta Group
to demolish these properties it is/was holding but not maintaining:
1210 W. Johnson St
1317 W Widenham
1503 W Widenham
3221 N.E. Madison
And more...
This hold-without-maintenance-till-deteriorated-beyond-salvagable-state is a
common, routine strategy among tax lien buyers. In general, they put
nothing into their properties they do not think will promote a sale or what
they are ordered to perform - often necessitated through court action - by
the local municipality.
This was typified in the Breen episode in New Haven, Conn, when neglectful
ownership on the part of the Breen Corp repeatedly frustrated the local
residents' and municipality's efforts to refurbish properties. These were in
neighborhoods where large blocks of lien encumbered properties had been
bought in an engineered mass sale and then allowed to deteriorate by the
Breen Corporation. A do-it-yourself, private sector induced urban blight.
The Salta Group - another member of the NTLA - and its owner/president,
Marshall M Atlas, also demonstrates it's sense of community responsibility
in a series of lawsuits brought by the City of Peoria to force the Salta Group
to demolish these properties it is/was holding but not maintaining:
1210 W. Johnson St
1317 W Widenham
1503 W Widenham
3221 N.E. Madison
And more...
This hold-without-maintenance-till-deteriorated-beyond-salvagable-state is a
common, routine strategy among tax lien buyers. In general, they put
nothing into their properties they do not think will promote a sale or what
they are ordered to perform - often necessitated through court action - by
the local municipality.
This was typified in the Breen episode in New Haven, Conn, when neglectful
ownership on the part of the Breen Corp repeatedly frustrated the local
residents' and municipality's efforts to refurbish properties. These were in
neighborhoods where large blocks of lien encumbered properties had been
bought in an engineered mass sale and then allowed to deteriorate by the
Breen Corporation. A do-it-yourself, private sector induced urban blight.
Last revised 04-03-09
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additional notes and information
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additional notes and information
"Just because something is
legal, doesn't mean it's
right..."
legal, doesn't mean it's
right..."
Here is why...
This page is
incomplete and still
being worked on...
incomplete and still
being worked on...
For a brief
summary
go to this
link...
1960 S Maple, one
month after
Destiny 98 took
possession.
month after
Destiny 98 took
possession.
Letter to the Ann Arbor News, published 12-25-07, re article in 12-
14-07 issue:
In catching up with the News today, the fate of 1211 Wright St hit home.
As a contractor, woodwright, furnituremaker, builder and teacher, I’ve been on
the fringes of Ann Arbor real estate for many years and I’ve seen all sides of the
quandary the Lucases found themselves in. It’s hard when everything leads to
the conclusion that something cannot be salvaged. Their solution is at least
respectful and one I’ve advised clients to adopt when faced by a similar
historical loss.
But the phrase “demolition by neglect” jumped out and the irony, for those
readers who are familiar with my situation from April 15th’s News article, is
almost mocking since in this current issue of the News, under the classifieds for
Farms and Acreage, headed with the banner “Must Sell” is a listing for 1960 S
Maple, a property that is clearly falling victim to “demolition by neglect.” So much
for “good things for the community.”
Peter Beal
14-07 issue:
In catching up with the News today, the fate of 1211 Wright St hit home.
As a contractor, woodwright, furnituremaker, builder and teacher, I’ve been on
the fringes of Ann Arbor real estate for many years and I’ve seen all sides of the
quandary the Lucases found themselves in. It’s hard when everything leads to
the conclusion that something cannot be salvaged. Their solution is at least
respectful and one I’ve advised clients to adopt when faced by a similar
historical loss.
But the phrase “demolition by neglect” jumped out and the irony, for those
readers who are familiar with my situation from April 15th’s News article, is
almost mocking since in this current issue of the News, under the classifieds for
Farms and Acreage, headed with the banner “Must Sell” is a listing for 1960 S
Maple, a property that is clearly falling victim to “demolition by neglect.” So much
for “good things for the community.”
Peter Beal