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OH HB669
Bill
Status
5/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hughes
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AI Summary
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Amends section 3767.41 of the Revised Code to add "accumulation of garbage or debris either inside the building or in the yard adjacent to the building" as a condition that may constitute a public nuisance.
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Applies to residential buildings with more than three units, mixed-use buildings with residential components, and subsidized housing with more than four dwelling units.
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For non-subsidized housing with garbage or debris accumulation, requires the accumulation to exist for at least 30 days after the first code enforcement action before civil action for abatement can be commenced.
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Allows municipalities, townships, neighbors, tenants, and nonprofit housing organizations to bring civil actions to enforce this provision and seek injunctions, receivership appointments, or other remedies.
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Repeals existing section 3767.41 and replaces it with the amended version containing expanded public nuisance definitions and enforcement procedures.
Legislative Description
Declare garbage accumulation to be a public nuisance
Health and Human Services : Public Health
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Community and Family Advancement
6/5/2018