I’m sure that many building inspectors don’t give themselves enough credit for the important job that they do, making sure that structures meet the standards of the building […]
Code Enforcement / Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Vacant properties and the downward spiral
The Chicago Tribune has a very good article about how vacant properties (due to the foreclosure crisis) are decimating poor communities because of the increase in crime. This […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement
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Carports built without permits
Building officials are constantly trying to get people to get permits for structures built without them. This becomes tricky when the construction occurred decades ago. In Austin recently […]
Court cases / Foreclosure / Law Enforcement and Codes
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Homeowner forecloses on Bank of America
This story is too delightful not to post. Bank of America filed a foreclosure lawsuit against a homeowner despite the fact that the homeowner bought his house in […]
Building Codes
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Unlicensed contractor can’t sue homeowner for breach of contract
What if an unlicensed contractor does work and then the homeowner decides not to pay the entire bill? How do the courts treat such a situation? If you’re […]