Bill > SB388

This bill modifies Missouri law regarding deteriorated or abandoned properties, focusing on municipalities and counties with over one million inhabitants. The legislation creates a framework for addressing nuisance properties by allowing local governments to establish a semiannual registration fee of up to $200 for vacant residential or multi-dwelling commercial properties that violate housing codes. Property owners can appeal the fee and have an opportunity to make improvements to avoid the registration requirement. If registration fees become delinquent for a year, they can become a lien on the property subject to foreclosure. The bill also introduces new provisions allowing property owners and neighborhood organizations within 1,200 feet of a nuisance property to take legal action to address code violations, property deterioration, or conditions that diminish neighboring property values. The legislation provides a detailed process for giving notice, bringing actions, and potentially recovering attorneys' fees. Additionally, the bill expands the ability of local building officials to petition courts for appointing receivers to rehabilitate, demolish, or sell problematic properties. The law applies specifically to certain counties and cities in Missouri, particularly those with specific population ranges, and aims to provide more tools for local governments and residents to address abandoned or poorly maintained properties.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=388