Guam § 5311 - Maintenance of Substandard Dwellings.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5311 — Maintenance of Substandard Dwellings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5311. Maintenance of Substandard Dwellings.
Upon acquisition of title of real property upon which substandard
dwellings are constructed, the Authority shall take such steps as are
necessary to protect the health and safety of persons living in the
immediate vicinity of said dwellings and to this end, the Authority may
cause such dwellings to be razed or rehabilitated. The Authority may
temporarily convert such real property into parks, devote it to some other
public use or utilize it for low-rent public housing after appropriate
rehabilitation.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5311
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5311 cover?
Section 5311 ("Maintenance of Substandard Dwellings.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 5311?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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