Once again, Kelly Anbach, a whiz on the internet and inspector in Hinsdale, IL, has found something of interest that I’d like to share. There is a conference […]
Building Codes / Zoning
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Decks Built Without Permits
Of all of the structures I see without permits in court enforcement actions, decks have to be close to the top of the list. A recent case in […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Tips on Dealing with Vacant or Abandoned Property
The National Vacant Properties Campaign has an interesting summary of different approaches being taken around the country regarding vacant and abandoned property. You can find the summary at […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement
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Fine More Than House is Worth
I was visiting Milwaukee this past weekend when I came across an interesting article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about a case in Florida where a district attorney […]
Building Codes
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Granting Modifications to the Building Code
Last weekend I went to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesen in Spring Green, WI. When you realize that architects were still building Victorian homes when he began […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Getting Lenders’ Attention
John Caywood from Ft. Wayne, writes: I am one of the authors of the City of Fort Wayne’s minimum housing ordinance. When there is a violation on a […]
Code Enforcement / Law Enforcement and Codes / property maintenance
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Rental Inspection Ordinances – A Great Tool
A rental inspection ordinance that involves licensing landlords is a very effective tool in keeping property from falling into disrepair or worse. It’s one of the best ways […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Foreclosure Dilemma
I was in Peoria teaching Legal Aspects this week and met lots of enthusiastic inspectors eager for tips on how to more effective at enforcement. One of the […]
property maintenance
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Owner fined $35,720 for 150 cats
I have had some pretty awful trash houses filled with animals in my years of prosecution but this woman kept 150 cats in her mansion in New Jersey. […]
Building Codes
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Building Without a Permit
I am always surprised about the things people build without a permit. Recently in court I had a defendant who had built an addition without any permits. He […]