The following pictures are of 2 very different properties. One, a home in town that has been allowed to go unmanaged, un-kept and has deteriorated to the point that neighbors are concerned not only for their health and safety but for the decrease in property values and all that brings along with that.
The other is a beautiful home in the country that is constructed with some of the finest materials available, situated on a piece of property that would be the envy of many. The river views, quite country road setting and managed landscaping would make one feel comfortable, safe and pleased to live next door to.
Abandoned and uncared for properties such as the one pictured above invite criminal activity into the neighborhood and limit the pride of the neighborhood feeling that we all would like to have. We work very hard to be able to provide the basic necessities of life, a roof over our head and being safe is two of the top goals in life. It is a shame that when we find a community we want to settle down in, put down roots in and belong to and we have secured the home of our dreams (one of the biggest expenditures we will ever make) that we have to worry about the health and safety of our family and the deteriorating value of our investment.
These two properties look on the surface to not have anything in common, they can’t be anymore different. BUT there is one thing they do have in common …. They are owned by the same individual (CHAIRMAN RUFUS TYLER). One is an investment/rental property and the other is their primary residence. Wonder which one they live in????
It does not matter if we live in the country or in town we all want to have pride in ownership and be and have GOOD NEIGHBORS.
There is a petition making the rounds that is asking just
that, Be a Good Neighbor!
The local governing bodies of the Town of Waverly and the County of Sussex are being asked to step up to the plate and help make property owners do what is right if in fact they are not willing to do it on their own. This is NOT the only property that is in such condition it is however next door to someone who wants to try and make the neighborhood, the town and the county a better place to live and raise a family by asking property owners to BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.
PLEASE SUPPORT this effort, it will benefit all of us now and in the future. You might say "It doesn't concern me, I have good neighbors" but what happens on the other side of town, on the other side of the county DOES concern YOU. Do you know who your neighbor will be in 10 years? How will deteriorating property values and increased crime impact your style of life?
There is a petition making the rounds that is asking just
that, Be a Good Neighbor!
The local governing bodies of the Town of Waverly and the County of Sussex are being asked to step up to the plate and help make property owners do what is right if in fact they are not willing to do it on their own. This is NOT the only property that is in such condition it is however next door to someone who wants to try and make the neighborhood, the town and the county a better place to live and raise a family by asking property owners to BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.
PLEASE SUPPORT this effort, it will benefit all of us now and in the future. You might say "It doesn't concern me, I have good neighbors" but what happens on the other side of town, on the other side of the county DOES concern YOU. Do you know who your neighbor will be in 10 years? How will deteriorating property values and increased crime impact your style of life?
Thank you for your support and community awareness. We as new home owners are trying to make a difference not only on our street but in our entire communtiy. We are fairly new to the 'ins and outs' of how our community runs but are learning, thanks to concerned citizens, your blog and the frustrating battle we are facing with our neighbor Mr Tyler. Together we can all make a difference in keeping our community safe.
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