Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilapidated-properties
noun
/dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd ˈprɒpərtiz/
Definition
Properties that are in a state of disrepair or ruin due to neglect, age, or lack of maintenance.
Examples
- The old mansion on the hill has become a dilapidated property, with broken windows and a leaky roof.
- Investors often look for dilapidated properties to renovate and sell for profit.
- The city’s council has plans to rehabilitate the district’s dilapidated properties.
Meaning
The term refers to buildings or structures that have deteriorated significantly and are often unsafe or uninhabitable.
Synonyms
- run-down properties
- decrepit buildings
- neglected structures
