Briarwood house could be facing demolition for a second time

A house in Saskatoon’s Briarwood neighbourhood that has been in a state of disrepair for years could be facing demolition once again.

The house was once valued at more than $700,000 but was left vacant for more than five years. While it was vacant, a water leak went undetected resulting in extensive water damage and mold.

That resulted in complaints from neighbours about the property

The fire department was unable to reach the owners to make repairs and ordered the demolition of the house.

The Beechdale Crescent home was slated to be torn down in 2019, but the owners of the property, residing in China at the time, went to court and argued they could repair it.

A building permit was then issued.

However, it appears the conditions of the permit have not been met.

In an email to 650 CKOM, city solicitor Cindy Yelland states: “Remediation of 166 Beechdale Crescent has not occurred in accordance with the conditions of the building permit, specifically, the conditions surrounding the timely completion of the work. The city is following its usual enforcement procedure and further action may be taken after an investigation is completed.”

The city said in a 2019 release the property had become a serious health and safety hazard to neighbours in the area.

It also said because of the extensive mold and water damage, the house is structurally unsound.