Why Cant Owners Of Empty Properties Be Made To Keep Them Looking Respectable?

[dave50]

Properties going to rack and ruin, making the area look a mess. The owners should be made to keep them looking nice and tidy at least from the outside. 

[ToraToraTora]

I know what you mean Corfe Castle has been left in a terrible state.

[douglas9401]

Possibly for the same reason that owners of occupied properties can't.

[davebro3]

Not just empty properties? There may be people living in properties who can't afford expensive repairs & refurbishment.

[netherfield]

Darn it, even the C of E let some of their churches get in a right state., and there are council properties in Town left in poor condition, of course there's no money to spend on them, some are listed so can't be demolished.

[sandyRoe]

As some people get older they can't continue the DIY work and gardening they once enjoyed.

Many can't afford to pay for the maintenance they once did themselves.