What do you do if your house in condemned in the City of Scranton?
Most importantly, don’t miss your deadline to appeal. A condemnation typically affords you only 15-30 days to appeal. This means that you must immediately contact an attorney to assert your rights. If you do not appeal, those rights can be completely forfeited.
Gather facts. Find out why the structure was condemned. Gather as many facts as possible. Determine who condemned the structure, why, and what their reasons were. Obtain names, phone numbers, dates, and phone numbers whenever possible.
Determine if you want to appeal. If you (and your counsel) believe there is a viable basis for appealing the condemnation successfully, decide whether an appeal is best for you.
If an appeal isn’t best, determine “next steps” and develop a plan for bringing your property back online. Having competent representation can help you with everything from negotiating the sum of a bond all the way through securing condemnation release for your building.
Secure a free consultation. If your house is condemned, make us your first call at (570) 604-4680. We can assist you with each step of the legal process.
