§ 41-2-8. Definitions for Use in Code Sections 41-2-7 Through 41-2-17
As used in Code Section 41-2-7, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-9 through 41-2-17, the term: “Applicable codes” means (A) any optional housing or abatement standard provided in Chapter 2 of Title 8 as adopted by ordinance or operation of law, or other property maintenance standards as adopted by ordinance or operation of law, […]
§ 41-2-9. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] County or Municipal Ordinances Relating to Unfit Buildings or Structures
In addition to any other remedies or enforcement mechanisms available, upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that dwelling, building, or structure conditions of the character described in Code Section 41-2-7 exist within a county or municipality, the governing body of such county or municipality is authorized to adopt ordinances relating to the dwellings, buildings, […]
§ 41-2-9. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] County or Municipal Ordinances Relating to Unfit Buildings or Structures
In addition to any other remedies or enforcement mechanisms available, upon the adoption of an ordinance finding that dwelling, building, or structure conditions of the character described in Code Section 41-2-7 exist within a county or municipality, the governing body of such county or municipality is authorized to adopt ordinances relating to the dwellings, buildings, […]
§ 41-2-10. Determination by Public Officer That Dwelling, Building, or Structure Is Unfit or Vacant, Dilapidated, and Being Used in Connection With the Commission of Drug Crimes
An ordinance adopted by a county or municipality under Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-9, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-11 through 41-2-17 shall provide that the public officer may determine, under existing ordinances, that a dwelling, building, or structure is unfit for human habitation or is unfit for its current commercial, industrial, or business […]
§ 41-1-5. Right of Action of Alienee of Injured Property for Continuance of Nuisance; Necessity for Request to Abate Nuisance
The alienee of a person owning property injured may maintain an action for continuance of the nuisance for which the alienee of the property causing the nuisance is responsible. Prior to commencement of an action by the alienee of the property injured against the alienee of the property causing the nuisance, there must be a […]
§ 41-2-11. Powers of Public Officers in Regard to Unfit Buildings or Structures
An ordinance adopted by the governing body of the county or municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-10, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-12 through 41-2-17, including the following powers […]
§ 41-1-6. Erection or Continuance of Nuisance After Notice to Abate
Any person who shall erect or continue after notice to abate a nuisance which tends to annoy the community, injure the health of the citizens in general, or corrupt the public morals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 817; Code 1863, § 4437; Code 1868, § 4478; Code […]
§ 41-2-12. Service of Complaints or Orders Upon Parties in Interest and Owners of Unfit Buildings or Structures
Complaints issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-11, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-13 through 41-2-17 shall be served in the following manner. At least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing, the public officer shall mail copies of the complaint by certified […]
§ 41-1-7. Treatment of Agricultural Facilities and Operations and Forest Land as Nuisances
It is the declared policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural and forest land and facilities for the production or distribution of food and other agricultural products, including without limitation forest products. When nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural or agriculture-supporting industrial or commercial areas or […]
§ 41-2-13. Injunctions Against Order to Repair, Close, or Demolish Unfit Buildings or Structures
Any person affected by an order issued by the public officer may petition to the superior court for an injunction restraining the public officer from carrying out the provisions of the order and the court may, upon such petition, issue a temporary injunction restraining the public officer pending the final disposition of the cause; provided, […]