This presentation provides an overview of vacant properties and their impact on communities. Documents what are vacant properties and lists types (abandoned buildings, vacant lots, substandard/unsafe buildings), their impact on a community; and the scope of the problem. Discusses possible causes of abandoned property, abandonment triggers, and variables. Highlights the prevention, assessment, stabilization, and rehabilitation process. References materials for further information. Presented at the December 3-5, 2003, Las Vegas Vacant Properties Roundtable.