By Chad Feehan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
December 1, 2023 Edition
The owner of a dilapidated house on Bannister Street has been served a demolition order by the City of Mount Pearl.
A number of notices have been left at the dwelling since 2019 ordering the owner to fix its problems, which as of January of this year included interior water damage, compromised interior walls, a structurally compromised chimney and exterior walls, crumbling foundation, broken windows, rot, mold, and a hole in the roof.
Residents in the area have complained about the consistent presence of rodents around the home.
An inspector with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department deemed the property a fire hazard, and at risk of spreading fire to other homes. Because of this, the inspector recommended the property be demolished.
The property owner has been ordered to demolish the building within 30 days of the date of the order, but has been unresponsive by telephone since September 21 of this year.
If the property owner fails to demolish the home, the City will do so while charging all associated costs to the owner as a civil debt.
According to City law, the owner or any interested person has the right to appeal demolition orders for a fee of $200.
The motion to issue the order was passed by City council unanimously.
The City of Mount Pearl has been trying to get the owner of this property to make repairs since 2019. Chad Feehan photo.
