Reply #19: I know a bit about Texas cities and those liens. [View All]

[displacedtexan]

My brother-in-law, before he died, had the main contract for mowing those untended yards and lots in Fort Worth. I don't know what the exact legal limits are today, but 20 years ago, the city would mow and clean up if the grass or debris was 12" high. I think you got your first letter when the grass was 8" high, but I'm not sure. I do know that three inspections or citizen complaints (or a combination of the two) resulted in city intervention.

Snakes and mosquitoes were the main reasons, as well as dangerous sharp items people (kids) could get hurt by.

I assume that Dallas laws and Fort Worth laws are probably similar: even if the renter doesn't maintain the property, the owner is ultimately responsible.

I also assume that Harriet Miers has hired someone (or a company) to manage her property. If so, she doesn't know jack about hiring reputable help.