Abandoned houses and demolition contractor performance
Charleston
Summary
Councilwoman Kerns said her ward and neighborhoods citywide are being damaged by vacant houses and negligent landlords, and she called for stronger ordinances, fines and enforcement tools so police can act.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Demolition contract dollars are being paid without completed work, and blighted houses drag down nearby property values.
Neighborhood residents dealing with blighted and illegally occupied properties.
Residents near vacant and misused properties, and officers exposed to hazards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
West Side residents and council members say torn-down and condemned houses are sitting for months — some two years — attracting trespassers and fires. Councilmember Pat Jones demanded the low-bid demolition contractor be held to its contract.
City Council - Mar 2, 2026
Councilwoman Kerns said her ward and neighborhoods citywide are being damaged by vacant houses and negligent landlords, and she called for stronger ordinances, fines and enforcement tools so police can act.
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