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Oak Island Condemns Two Dilapidated Homes | Wilmington News
Oak Island’s town council just took a hard line on blight, voting to condemn two severely neglected homes—the first such action in five years. Both properties were deemed too far gone to fix affordably, with repair costs exceeding half their value. One homeowner, Burt Lea, fought back, citing Hurricane Isaias damage and stalled renovations, but lost the appeal 3-2. He now has 60 days to demolish or move his house—or face hefty demolition bills and potential liens. The second property, owned by out-of-town investors, is already being eyed for demolition as the town hunts for contractors. This…
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