Miami Takes Action Against Illegal Homes

Miami mayor Manny Diaz is closing down illegal housing as part of his campaign to revitalize the city.

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May 10, 2003, 6:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Thousands of people in the city of Miami live like Morales, in homes absentee landlords have illegally converted into mini-motels, turning them into lucrative businesses...But now, after decades of the city turning a blind eye to the problem, Mayor Manny Diaz is engineering a serious crackdown on illegal units and crumbling homes.He said he is taking the matter seriously, even though it's a politically unpopular move, because he wants to clean up decaying parts of the city...The crackdown comes as part of Diaz's attempt to revitalize a city that suffered for years from financial problems and a reputation for corruption and strife."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Saturday, May 10, 2003 in The Miami Herald

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