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Bremen is intensifying its fight against dilapidated and neglected residential buildings. An administrative unit has now been established to combat “problem properties”.
Bremen – The city of Bremen is intensifying its efforts to deal with neglected, dilapidated properties. In order to identify dangerous conditions in residential buildings more quickly and take more effective measures, the Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development, Özlem Ünsal, and the Senator for the Interior and Sport, Ulrich Mäurer, have set up a new joint administrative unit.
Not every owner takes care of their property. Bremen wants to counteract this with an administrative unit to combat “problem properties”. (Symbolic image) © Imago/Schoening
“Property entails obligations”: Bremen is committed to increased cooperation against dilapidated properties
“Ownership entails responsibility! But many owners simply do not care about the condition of their properties,” says the joint press release of the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen.
“The new administrative unit was founded under the name ‘Joint Administrative Unit for Combating Problem Properties’ (GVBP) and is located at the Bremen Public Order Office. It consists of employees from the Public Order Office (housing supervision), the building supervision and the housing protection department,” a spokeswoman explained when asked.
New administrative unit to specifically combat problem properties
The team of four employees will identify and monitor problem properties and coordinate the necessary measures. The task of this unit therefore includes not only identifying buildings in poor condition, but also working closely with other municipal departments, such as the Health Department and the Social Services Department, to enable comprehensive renovation.
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Özlem Ünsal, Senator for Construction, Mobility and Urban Development, explains: “Thanks to the combined forces in the new administrative unit, we can take more effective action against problem properties and thus sustainably improve the urban quality of our districts.” This is of crucial importance for the positive development of the city.
“Joining forces” to combat problem properties – involving Bremen citizens
The administrative unit should also be seen as a central contact point for all Bremen residents who want to report problems with neglected properties in their neighborhood. Citizens can reach them by email at [email protected].
“With the establishment of our joint unit, Bremen is sending a clear signal for the safety and quality of life of its citizens,” said Ulrich Mäurer, Senator for the Interior and Sport. “In this way, we ensure that unacceptable conditions can be quickly identified and measures taken promptly. In this way, we create healthy living conditions and ensure a safer and more livable city.”
