Derelict and blighted buildings; authorizes locality to serve as receiver to repair. (HB1122)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Receivership of derelict and blighted buildings. Authorizes a locality to serve as a receiver, appointed by the circuit court, to repair blighted and derelict buildings. Buildings must previously have been determined to be blighted under current spot blight provisions. The owner of the property may redeem the property subject to receivership during the receivership process or prior to sale and will be awarded any profits gained through sale at public auction. This bill was recommended by the Virginia Housing Commission. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2012 | Committee |
| 01/11/2012 | Presented and ordered printed 12102571D |
| 01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
| 01/20/2012 | Assigned CC & T sub: #2 |
| 01/27/2012 | Referred from Counties, Cities and Towns |
| 01/27/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/31/2012 | Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil |
| 02/01/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition supports this bill that creates a new tool to improve vacant and blighted properties that harm neighborhoods and reduce property values in the vicinity.