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"Please Turn Off The Water On Your Way Out," Town Officials Tell Owners Abandoning Homes Facing Foreclosure In Battle Against Bursting Water Pipes

By r morris

In Goshen, New York, The Chronicle reports: A rash of busted pipes is one consequence of the foreclosure crisis in Goshen. Trustee Susan Bloom on Monday night reported that several water mains broke in foreclosed houses where the water was not turned off. Bursting pipes not only damage houses, which need to be repaired before they can be sold, but cost the village money too, Bloom said.***

Full post as published by The Home Equity Theft Reporter on January 31, 2009 (boomark / email).