City of Appleton v. Brunschweiler

The central issue on this appeal involves the construction of sec. 66.05 (1) (a), Stats. As applied to the facts that section provides that an inspector of buildings may order an owner to raze his building which in the inspector’s judgment is so old, dilapidated, or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use and so that it would be unreasonable to repair it. The section also provides that if such a building can be made safe by repairs, the inspector may order the owner to repair and make the building safe and…