Still not a valid reason for seizing an entire property, selling it, and pocketing the profit.
At least threaten the guy with fines if he does not fix things up.
At least threaten the guy with fines if he does not fix things up.
Most municipalities in Canada are required to accept payment up to, and including the moment the auction begins. If the payment comes in, the property is off the block (in most auctions, the list of properties being auctioned end up being a fraction of the list that was printed the morning of).
Slumlord or not, the municipalities are clearly being malicious in their handling of the appropriations.