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CITY OF ATLANTA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS 800 CITY HALL Atlanta, Georgia 30303 WILLIAM R. WOFFORD, P . E., R.A. INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS CHARLES M. SMITH, E.E. March 4, 1969 ASST. INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS • Mr. R. Earl Landers Administrative Assistant to the Mayor City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Earl: Since our conference with you, the City Attorney, Collier Gladin and others I have not heard anything from Andrew Stevens, the new owner of the Shaffer property located on Markham and Haynes Streets and in the Lightening Area. I am, therefore, confronted with doing something about the conditions of housing in that area, since the courts have dismissed our cases against Shaffer. The houses in question are located in an industrial zone and, in my opinion, are beyond repair and should be demolished. However, the City Attorney and the Courts have ruled that we cannot require demolition. Would you, therefore, advise me of what action I should take in this matter. I feel that most of the houses s.hould be cleared but my hands are tied. The new owner has stated that he would like to repair the houses but he has not made application for permits. Enclosed herewith are pictures of a couple of typical houses he wishes to repair. Very truly yours, WRW :at Enc •. 2 ~e!offord Building Off icia l �