Daily Archives: September 10, 2016

Demolition Plan: The Power of Cities To Destroy Buildings

By Drew Shirley | Posted on September 10, 2016

How does a city deal with an abandoned building creating problems for neighbors? The Texas Local Government Code authorizes cities to abate nuisances created by substandard buildings if they establish and follow certain procedures. However, in 2012, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the Texas Constitution requires an “independent court review” of a city’s… Read More »