With a property on Queens Street damaged by a fire in Earlestown last year, there have been concerns about the state that the house has been left in.
Residents have also complained about the overgrown condition of the property, which has been raised with St Helens Council by councillor for Newton-le-Willows West, Terry Maguire.
Cllr Maguire says that many emails have been sent to the council about the condition of the property, and after some legal delays, action has finally been taken to try and improve the situation for neighbouring residents.
St Helens Council is said to have issued the property owner and next of kin with a Section 215 notice, which is a legal requirement to improve the condition of land or property.
The notice can be issued by local authorities if the condition of land or property is negatively affecting the amenity of an area or neighbouring properties.
The notice informs the owner or next of kin to complete the necessary work within 21 days to bring it back to an acceptable standard.
If this time lapses, a further notice will be issued to allow the council to carry out the works in default.
The delays to the situation are said to have been due to the legal processes and requirements surrounding Section 215 notices, and the property being privately owned.