Abandoned Houses

Abandoned houses and premises may cause serious public health, safety and cleanliness problems, negatively affecting both residents’ quality of life and the appearance of neighbourhoods.

A lack of maintenance can lead to overgrown vegetation, accumulated waste, the presence of rodents and insects, mosquito breeding sites, an increased risk of fire, and damage that may make a building dangerous to the public.

Property Owners’ Responsibilities

Owners of abandoned houses are responsible for:

• Keeping the property clean and well maintained.
• Removing overgrown vegetation and dry grass.
• Taking measures to prevent the presence of rodents and insects.
• Ensuring that the property does not pose a risk to public health or safety.
• Taking fire prevention measures where necessary.

Reporting a Problem

Residents who identify abandoned houses with cleanliness, rodent, insect, safety or other nuisance problems may contact the Amathounta Municipality Health Services so the matter can be investigated and appropriate measures taken.

Contact

To report an abandoned house or request further information, contact the Amathounta Municipality Health Services by telephone on 25 864145 or by email at healthservices@amathounta.org.cy.