Eyesore

Common examples include dilapidated buildings, graffiti, litter, polluted areas, and excessive commercial signage such as billboards.

Some eyesores may be a matter of opinion such as controversial modern architecture (see also spite house), transmission towers or wind turbines.

[3] In the US, the National Association of Realtors says an eyesore can shave about 10 percent off the value of a nearby listing.

[4] Clean-up programmes to improve or remove eyesores are often started by local bodies or even national governments.

[6] Others contend that it is best to address these problems while they are small, since signs of neglect encourage anti-social behaviour such as vandalism and fly-tipping.