Flooded vacant house plagues family next door with pests
A Detroit family's dream of owning a home became a nightmare thanks to the rundown house next door.
The Dejusus family is plagued by a vacant eyesore next door in Tyler in Detroit, where the basement flooded so badly it overflowed into the family's home and into the street. Neighbor King Dumas says it smells like a sewer.
I hope the family is contacted by an attorney who is willing to represent them for their harms. I just want to see who they are going to name as a defendant, considering the fact that the "Legal Geniuses" (trademark pending) forgot to incorporated the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
I hope the family is contacted by an attorney who is willing to represent them for their harms. I just want to see who they are going to name as a defendant, considering the fact that the "Legal Geniuses" (trademark pending) forgot to incorporated the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
Maria Square says it's not only dangerous, but attracts mosquitos. She contacted FOX 2 after she claims the Dejesus family, who barely speaks English, couldn't get any help from the city. They are doing their best to fix up their house they bought last year but are forced to deal with the constant bugs, garbage, water and mositure into their own basement.
"My mom called several times and they never came they said something about hisotrical community and the house can't be torn down but I don't think they can fix it," said Leonardo Dejusus.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is not supposed to be in historic districts using Hardest Hit Funds.
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is not supposed to be in historic districts using Hardest Hit Funds.
"They say OK we are coming and then no one shows up ad that happened last year," Maria said.
FOX 2 reached out the city, which immediately sent over a crew from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Deputy Director Polencia Mobily says their records show the water was shut off in 2009. DWSD never received a complaint about the flooded property. She says vandals likely stole the pipes at the vacant house causing the water to continuiosly run.
"We went and we had to dig up shut off valve and actuate that to make sure it is in off position," she said.
Mobily says at this point it's a private property issue (Detroit Land Bank Authority) and has nothing to do with the DWSD.
Quick story. There is a house on the same side of the street where this woman who was in a domestic woman's shelter had her church help raise money to purchase one of those "Own It Now" homes. Well, it seems the woman was hit with a sizeable water bill and eventually lost the home. her worldly possessions, and did not get a penny in return.
FUN FACT! THERE ARE NO PAST DUE WATER BILLS ON PROPERTIES THAT ARE QUIET TITLE.
Neighbors had hoped it was on the city's demolition list but we're told that is not the case. In fact, the house was recently obtained by the land bank and will be prepped for the new "Own It Now" (That is the Detroit Land Bank Authority) program. Residents say anythng is better than what they have been forced to live by for years.
I guess some sucker will buy a structurally damaged property for $100 as is, not be able to get water turned on, not be able to get any utilities nor a licensed contractor or a loan because the deed is jacked up.
So, the Detroit Land Bank Authority just admitted that it is in historic districts using Hardest Hit Funds.
Quick story. There is a house on the same side of the street where this woman who was in a domestic woman's shelter had her church help raise money to purchase one of those "Own It Now" homes. Well, it seems the woman was hit with a sizeable water bill and eventually lost the home. her worldly possessions, and did not get a penny in return.
FUN FACT! THERE ARE NO PAST DUE WATER BILLS ON PROPERTIES THAT ARE QUIET TITLE.
Neighbors had hoped it was on the city's demolition list but we're told that is not the case. In fact, the house was recently obtained by the land bank and will be prepped for the new "Own It Now" (That is the Detroit Land Bank Authority) program. Residents say anythng is better than what they have been forced to live by for years.
I guess some sucker will buy a structurally damaged property for $100 as is, not be able to get water turned on, not be able to get any utilities nor a licensed contractor or a loan because the deed is jacked up.
So, the Detroit Land Bank Authority just admitted that it is in historic districts using Hardest Hit Funds.
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