

"It's been a very frustrating experience," Root explained of trying to get this problem resolved. "I feel like we pay our taxes. The county's responsibility is to protect our safety, and they are not doing it."



County Commissioner Rob Zapple explained that there is no Minimum Housing Code in the unincorporated portion of New Hanover County. State law gives the County the authority to condemn and demolish homes, but does not require them to. County leaders say it's expensive to condemn and demolish, and other taxpayers may not want to pick up the cost.