In addition to the unpaid property taxes, the article mentions fire code violations.
Article on local news source's site:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/disp...010-06-24.html
Excerpts:
Gorham, Maine:
The Town Council has decided to seize a fraternity house that has more than $27,000 in unpaid property taxes and serious code violations.
The council voted 5-1 Tuesday to seize the fraternity house at 27 Preble St., owned by Gamma Omega Phi Kappa Sigma Inc. . . .
Students have until July 30 to find other living arrangements.
Town Manager David Cole said the fraternity owes $27,143 in property taxes. The Fire Department inspected the property on June 2 and found code violations including mold in a bedroom, a rotten floor, and several rooms without smoke detectors. . . .