A Vermont town is going after property owners with vacant buildings as part of an effort to reduce residential blight.
St. Johnsbury has sent a series of letters warning of court action if property owners don't register vacant buildings.
The Caledonian-Record reports town officials say there are more than 50 properties whose owners have been contacted, and they have until Monday to respond.
Registration has been required under a town ordinance, but not enforced until recently.
Property owners who fail to register vacant buildings could face a fine of $50 a day.
The letters say while vacant buildings represent a small share of the total housing inventory, they still represent potential nuisances, safety hazards and may be detrimental to nearby property values.
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