London Over six years of complaints but neighbours say enforcement of property standards still falling short Share Frustrated neighbours say city hall isn’t doing enough to address safety concerns and property standards violations that have plagued a downtown property for more than six years. Neighbour Barbara Hoover has watched in frustration as the house at 366 Central Ave. has become a blight in her downtown neighbourhood.
“My biggest concerns are safety and security,” Hoover told CTV News. “I'm really fearful that somebody is going to misuse or vandalize the property, which will impact on us.” Overgrown plants block access to the front door, construction debris is stacked on the porch, and the house appears in a general state of disrepair.
Hoover said the exterior of the house became the subject of neighbourhood complaints over six years ago. The first of two property standards orders was issued by the city in April of 2018, but Hoover feels little progress has been made despite following up with the city. “I started contacting city council as well as people in city administration, [but] getting a response from city administration was just impossible,” she explained.
The house at 366 Central Ave., seen on July 9, 2024, has been the subject of numerous complaints from neighbours. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London) In a statement, civic administration writes, “Currently, both Municipal Compliance and Building have active orders with this property.
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