Leeds, Alabama: Cracking Down on Neglected Properties

0:00Birmingham stories making news on March 13th. Residents in Leeds, Alabama have long dealt with rundown properties next door, full of junk cars, overgrown weeds, scattered bricks, tires, and even, playground gear hanging in trees. This week, the city announced a new push to clean things up by strictly enforcing property maintenance rules. Mayor Eddie Moore says the mess hurts the whole neighborhood's appearance and drives down home values. Like when a for sale sign goes up next to a, yard pack with abandoned vehicles, officials plan to target overgrown lots, excess trash, illegal signs, and similar issues. Home owners can expect notices from the public works department first, giving them a chance to fix problems before any fines kick in. Those fines will vary based on how bad the property looks. To ease into this, the city is offering a 45 day grace period starting now, so owners have time to make changes without immediate penalties. More promises the approach will stay fair. Meanwhile, Leeds leaders are stepping up their own efforts on public spaces,

1:02tackling litter and boosting curb appeal overall. They also gave a shout out to neighbors already keeping things tidy. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SOLIPILLO.COM