Any municipality or county may, by ordinance, require the repair, closing, or demolition of dwellings or other structures intended for human habitation which are, as defined in the ordinance, unfit for human habitation or which may imperil the health, safety, or morals of the occupants thereof or of surrounding areas. Such ordinances may include the following:
History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 354, § 18; Ga. L. 1960, p. 1052, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 36.
Cross references.
Eminent domain, T. 22.
Condemnation procedure, T. 22, C. 2.
Law reviews.
For article surveying developments in Georgia real property law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 219 (1981).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 61 - Urban Redevelopment
§ 36-61-3. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Necessity
§ 36-61-3.1. “Public Use” Defined; Eminent Domain to Be Exercised Solely for Public Use
§ 36-61-4. Encouragement of Private Enterprise
§ 36-61-5. Resolution of Necessity Prerequisite to Exercise of Powers
§ 36-61-6. Formulation of Workable Program
§ 36-61-7. Preparation of Redevelopment Plan; Approval; Modification; Effect of Approval
§ 36-61-8. Powers of Municipalities and Counties Generally
§ 36-61-9. Power of Eminent Domain; Conditions; Title Acquired
§ 36-61-11. Repair, Closing, and Demolition of Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation
§ 36-61-13. Bonds Declared Legal Investments
§ 36-61-14. Exemption of Property From Execution, Levy, and Sale; Tax Exemption
§ 36-61-15. Presumption as to Title of Purchaser of Property From Municipality or County