Best Practices in Monitoring Vacant and Foreclosed Buildings
Tom Pahnke, an inspector for Manhattan, IL, commented on my recent post about people selling things out of their foreclosed homes. His town has a best practices procedure that includes the police department in monitoring these homes. He even notified an attorney for a lender when he noticed people offering items for sale on Craig’s List. The attorney was able to get a restraining order. Tom said he routinely looks at Craig’s List and local papers to see what’s going on. Tom has generously offered to share a copy of his handout/presentation with anyone who’d like to contact him. He can be reached at tpahnke@VillageOfManhattan.org.
Hello Ms. Pieczynski,
I have a copy of the publication Tom Pahnke put together for the Village of Manhattan. I’d like to know if the Property Preservation Contact list is the most current listing. I spoke to him and he did say I could obtain this information from your website.
Please advise.
Thanks,
Valerie
Valerie
I believe we both have the same list. If you look at my 5/28/09 posting there is a link you can follow. Hope this helps.
Linda