New Indiana law allows abandoned home sale

Amanda Gray, Staff Writer, South Bend Tribune

Sunday, June 15, 2014 2:07 PM

Selling vacant and abandoned homes at tax sales will soon be easier, thanks to a new state law.

The law changes some aspects of county tax sales, and gives executive branches -- mayors, commissioners and the like -- the power to conduct sales specifically for vacant and abandoned homes.

The law, Senate Enrolled Act 422, takes effect July 1, along with many other approved bills from the 2014 Indiana General Assembly.

South Bend Deputy Mayor Mark Neal said he encourages any effort to reduce the number of vacant and abandoned homes.

"Senate Bill 422 represents an encouraging step forward," Neal said. "Here in South Bend, we have seen property owners who are unresponsive or don't reside locally, creating intractable problems with certain properties. Any legislation that supports the goal of fewer vacant and abandoned homes is welcome."

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