Assignment task: Read the following information on nuisance: Bad Neighbors: What Is Nuisance?
Watch the report about a new nuisance abatement initiative in EL Paso, Texas.
Q1. After reading the articles please describe some of the things you see in the houses mentioned that qualify as substantial interference.
Q2. Would you categorize these as examples of private or public nuisance? Explain in detail incorporating the article Bad Neighbors: What is Nuisance and the report. Make sure to use specific examples.
Q3. Do you feel that this type of nuisance abatement is fair or not? Explain in detail.
What were some of the consequences mentioned if the property owners do not remedy the nuisance?
Q4. What about people that are unable to make the needed repairs to remedy the nuisance? What is your opinion of their home is levied and eventually sold to pay off the cost of remedying the nuisance?