Sound Off
Sound Off: Why is the city not concerned about the upkeep of trailer courts? We live next to two courts. There are condemned trailers and a lot of garbage. Some look like junk yards. Why doesn’t the city do anything?
The city’s Property Maintenance Code pertains to both residential and commercial property within the city limits, including property within mobile home parks. To report a violation, visit lawrenceks.org/pds/code_violation. Talking to the on-site management at the mobile home parks would also be appropriate to encourage tenant-initiated cleanup and resident programs that encourage beautification.
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Comments
0day 1 year, 2 months ago
Why don't you do anything other than ranting about it?
Pywacket 1 year, 2 months ago
Why should neighbors have to "do something" about trash-strewn properties in their neighborhoods when there are city ordinances on the books? And it wouldn't matter if it were at a trailer park, an apartment complex, or any other residential area in town. People should take a little pride in making their residence respectable, whether they are renters or homeowners, wealthy or poor. It doesn't take much to keep things tidy. I am sympathetic to the fact that some folks might have health problems that make upkeep difficult, but it's still up to them to seek assistance if they need it.
In most cases I've observed, it's not the elderly or the disabled whose properties are a health hazard or an eyesore--it's able-bodied younger people who just don't give a s***. I had my share of that sort of "neighbor" when I was young and rented. Usually, they were sleeping one off during the day and couldn't be bothered to pick up the beer bottles from the night before. Let the city crack down on them if necessary.
The neighbors whose property values are being negatively impacted shouldn't be expected to go pick up the trash for deadbeats or people who have so little sense of pride that their property is a haven for vermin.
KISS 1 year, 2 months ago
As far as I can tell, Easy Living behind JC Penneys and Harper Woods near 23rd/Harper are the only one that seems to care about their neighborhood and upkeep. The other trailer courts in Lawrence range from eyesores to complete dumps..some of which, no human being should be subjected to the type of living conditions.
labernat 1 year, 2 months ago
Move the trailer courts to the west side of town. They will be cleaned up then!
Lynn731 1 year, 2 months ago
Why do you think they are called trailer trash?
sunshine_noise 1 year, 2 months ago
This is the same problem I see in the East neighborhood. BECAUSE NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE CALL TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM. DUH You call the city enough times they will have to do something. Record when, the time and who you spoke to and if the City doesn't make a change within 30 days notify the newspaper. They get enough negative publicity they will have to act. It is ridiculous and discussing how some people choose to live. Why they don't notice the mess is beyond me. Just pure lazy and ignorant - bunch of slobs. I don't understand why people don't realize how they smell. Walked by a person yesterday in the store and the oder he gave off was downright offensive, discussing. When was the last time that person took a bath? It has nothing to do with being poor. It all has to do with pure laziness - just plain sloviness. Cleaniness is next to godliness - I will always believe this, because it shows how diligent and hardworking a person is. Idleness is the devils playground. So get your butts out there to work and clean up your yards this spring and your house too. Take one day at a time. You will be so proud of yourselves and feel better about your life too.
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