Overview
When it comes down to it, vacancy impacts the people who live in the community. These resources range from vacancy prevention techniques to vacant lot acquisitions. The resources on this page are designed to equip residents for action.
Vacancy Prevention Resource Guide
This guide provides the names and contact information for vacancy prevention tools ranging from home repair programs to foreclosure assistance.
This guide provides the names and contact information for vacancy prevention tools ranging from home repair programs to foreclosure assistance.
Foreclosure Prevention
Justine PETERSEN is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that can help residents avoid foreclosure, and they encourage you to ACT NOW if you fear you are in danger of foreclosure.
Justine PETERSEN is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that can help residents avoid foreclosure, and they encourage you to ACT NOW if you fear you are in danger of foreclosure.
Eviction Prevention
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri's (LSEM) Housing Law Program can provide legal representation to renters as well as provide workshops and presentations.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri's (LSEM) Housing Law Program can provide legal representation to renters as well as provide workshops and presentations.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri's (LSEM) Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative
LSEM can assist you with clearing title and beneficiary deeds. Title clearance eliminates doubt of legal ownership, making it easier to sell the property. Beneficiary deeds ensure legal transfer of a property in the event that the property owner dies.
LSEM can assist you with clearing title and beneficiary deeds. Title clearance eliminates doubt of legal ownership, making it easier to sell the property. Beneficiary deeds ensure legal transfer of a property in the event that the property owner dies.
Landlord and Tenant Rights
This guide from the Missouri Attorney General's Office outlines the basics of Missouri Tenant-Landlord Law. See pages 4-7.
This guide from the Missouri Attorney General's Office outlines the basics of Missouri Tenant-Landlord Law. See pages 4-7.
Landlord Training
Hosted by Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation, North Newstead Association, and the Vacancy Collaborative, this FREE landlord training is open to all interested parties.
Find the Upcoming Training Here
Hosted by Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation, North Newstead Association, and the Vacancy Collaborative, this FREE landlord training is open to all interested parties.
Find the Upcoming Training Here
Join your Neighborhood Association: Strong neighborhood groups are the building blocks for impactful and sustained community action.
- Check-out the Community Organizations Map to see which organizations you can join in your neighborhood.
- Check-out St. Louis Association of Community Organization (SLACO) for information on neighborhood groups and programs.
Acquire a Vacant Property: You can acquire properties through these City government sponsored programs:
Get a Loan: Apply to these programs to get financing for property purchase, rehab, or home repair:
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