No one likes a bad neighbor. Even worse than tanking your property values, bad neighbors can stymie your quality of life. In Prince George’s County, Maryland, it’s going to cost more to be a really bad neighbor.
The Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would double the fine for violations heard by the Nuisance Abatement Board from $500 to $1,000. The final vote came with no discussion, following a hearing last month that generated only a minimal amount of discussion.
That’s because the council agreed the increased fines are needed, including County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, who pushed for the bill.
“It goes to help the county executive’s beautification efforts and we believe that by doubling the fine, we’ll have more compliance with the orders that have been issued by the board,” said Melinda Bolling, the director of the Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement at last month’s hearing.
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