Growing number of abandoned properties causes concern among Tennessee officials

Tennessee officials from Washington County are working to try to resolve the ever-increasing problem of abandoned houses and properties. Among the primary issues being faced is that property owners are no longer maintaining their properties and the requirement is falling onto the shoulders of city workers. Though this is a problem within East Tennessee county, it is far from unique to that area alone. Speaking to commissioners, County attorney John Rambo explained that this particular occurrence has swelled “all across the state of Tennessee and it’s only compounded by the…

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