Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-30

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Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-30
(A) When a dwelling or dwelling unit has been placarded as unfit for human habitation and the owner or agent thereof has failed to comply with the notices and orders of the Permits and Inspections Department pertaining thereto, as provided by section 15-23, or has not availed himself of the appeal procedures as provided in section 15-23 or has filed an appeal and has been denied relief from or modification of the requirements to comply with this chapter, the Permits and Inspections Department shall at the expiration of the allotted time for compliance and appeal serve notice of intent to condemn.

(B) Such notice shall:

(1) Be put in writing;

(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;

(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued;

(4) Include a description of the repairs and improvements required to bring the placarded dwelling or dwelling unit into compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

(5) Include an explanation of the owner’s right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by petition to the Permits and Inspections Department in accordance with the provisions of section 15-23; and

(6) Be served upon the owner or agent; provided, that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent if a copy thereof is delivered to him personally or if not found by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of abode, in the presence of someone of the family of suitable age of not less than 14 years of age who shall be informed of the contents thereof or by sending a copy thereof by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested to his last known address, or, if the registered or certified letter with the copy is returned with a receipt showing it has not been delivered to him, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.

(1964 Code, § 12A-10)
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Plain English

Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-30, when a dwelling has been placarded as unfit for human habitation and the owner has not complied with prior orders or exhausted the appeal process, the Permits and Inspections Department is authorized to issue a formal written notice of intent to condemn. This notice must identify the property, explain why it is being issued, describe the repairs needed to achieve compliance, and inform the owner of the right to petition for modification or withdrawal. The notice is considered properly served whether delivered in person, left with a household member aged 14 or older, sent by certified mail, or posted conspicuously on the property if mail delivery fails.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 5, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Bellevue should be aware that Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-30 establishes the formal process that follows a placard of unfitness when compliance orders have not been met. A compliant operator generally responds promptly to Permits and Inspections Department notices, pursues any available appeal under § 15-23 within the allotted timeframe, and undertakes the repairs described in departmental orders before the notice-of-intent-to-condemn stage is reached. Owners who receive a notice of intent to condemn under this section retain the right to petition the Permits and Inspections Department for modification or withdrawal of that notice.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-30 describes the formal condemnation-notice process that applies when a dwelling placarded as unfit for human habitation remains out of compliance after the owner has had the opportunity to appeal or correct violations. Tenants living in a placarded unit may find it useful to track whether the Permits and Inspections Department has issued a notice of intent to condemn, as this signals an advanced stage of the enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation and what options may be available to them.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 5, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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