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unmaintained property

[/ʌnmeɪnˈteɪnd ˈprɒpərti/]
nounpl: unmaintained properties
propriedade negligenciada
1. A building, house, or land that is not properly cared for, repaired, or kept in good condition
The unmaintained property on the corner has become an eyesore for the neighborhood.
A propriedade negligenciada na esquina tornou-se um desgosto para a vizinhança.
2. Real estate that has fallen into disrepair due to lack of upkeep or investment
The city condemned the unmaintained property after finding structural damage.
A cidade condenou a propriedade negligenciada após encontrar danos estruturais.
NYC Slang
squatter's paradise / blighted property
Synonyms
neglected propertyabandoned propertyderelict propertydilapidated propertyrundown property
Antonyms
well-maintained propertypristine propertymeticulously kept propertyproperly maintained property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade negligenciada
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
imóvel abandonado
commonly used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
propriedade em ruínas
emphasizes deteriorated state
Portugal
propriedade mal conservada
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

an eyesore on the block
left to rot
fall into disrepair
neglect of duty
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