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PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Naenae Hotel is one of 10 earthquake-prone buildings that are causing the city council concern in Lower Hutt.
Court action is possible for the owners of 10 earthquake-buildings in Lower Hutt who have demonstrated a distinct lack of action to make their properties safe.
Owners could face a $200,000 fine, while the Hutt City Council could also issue an order to prevent people from living in or using the buildings.
Council staff this week told city councillors there were 21 earthquake-prone buildings in Lower hutt that have missed various strengthening deadlines.
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