What may lead to "special assessments" being implemented?

Special assessments are fees imposed on property owners to cover the costs of specific public projects or services that benefit their properties. The implementation of special assessments often arises from activities necessary to address property violations, as these measures typically result in direct benefits to the affected properties.

When corrective measures, such as repairing sidewalks or enhancing infrastructure, are undertaken to remedy issues caused by property violations, the properties that benefit from these improvements may be subject to special assessments. This is because the costs associated with these measures may not be covered by general taxation but are instead assigned specifically to those who will see a direct enhancement to their property value or use.

In contrast, the other options do not directly correlate to the implementation of special assessments. A decrease in the local economy might lead to budget constraints, general maintenance of public spaces typically uses regular tax funds, and a general increase in property values, while positive, does not inherently necessitate the creation of special assessments without a corresponding specific public improvement needed for particular properties.