August 11th 2023.
Everett Tripodis has been left without a home after the City of Atlanta made a mistake and tore his house down. To add insult to injury, the city is now suing Tripodis for $68,000 for demolition costs on the property, WSB-TV reports. Even though the official demolition hearing notice was sent to the wrong address, they are still trying to foreclose on the now vacant lot.
Tripodis was shocked when he opened the letter from the city. He thought it was an apology and compensation for the mistake, but instead it was a lawsuit. He said, “I’m not going to let the city take this from me. I’m going to fight them tooth and nail.”
The city council found that some property owners weren’t aware their homes were being demolished. However, they are still trying to sue the homeowners. The city claims that “the property should be sold at public outcry unless one or more of the interested parties tenders the full redemption amount.”
Tripodis is understandably frustrated and called the city out for not taking accountability. He said, “It’s like after the slap comes the spit in my face. I’m just frustrated.” He is determined to fight this issue and is going through the Fulton Court system. He has a few weeks to respond to the foreclosure suit, and he is also suing the city for the demolition.
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