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Politics and building codes

Playing Politics Results in Punishment

Posted on: March 24, 2009November 9, 2011

Too often political considerations interfere with the ability of building code officials to do their jobs in an appropriate manner. Most of the time this type of behavior […]

Code Enforcement

Dealing with Foreclosed Properties

Posted on: March 18, 2009November 9, 2011

While exploring the Safeguard website because of Kelly Anbach’s comments, I found that it had a list of contact information for lender’s servicers.  I’m not sure how up […]

property maintenance

Tips on Dealing with Vacant Properties

Posted on: March 10, 2009November 9, 2011

Kelly Anbach is a code enforcement officer in the Village of Hinsdale who I am proud to work with.  She is dealing with many foreclosed properties and has […]

Code Enforcement

Why I Teach and Write: Part 1

Posted on: March 9, 2009November 9, 2011

Last week I had the pleasure of teaching Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement for the Huron Valley Association of Code Officials.  They were a wonderful audience, and very […]

Code Enforcement / Politics and building codes

Code Enforcement is Law Enforcement Part #1

Posted on: March 1, 2009November 9, 2011

My first position after law school was as an assistant state’s attorney where my entire training revolved around criminal law enforcement.  When I left the State’s Attorney’s office, […]

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Leaving Las Vegas

Posted on: February 26, 2009November 9, 2011

I just returned from Educode in Las Vegas where I taught Legal Aspects of Code Administration.  It was a great conference that was well attended despite the economic […]

Code Enforcement

Dealing with Big Corporate Defendants

Posted on: February 18, 2009November 9, 2011

One of the major frustrations I have is when I have to prosecute a large corporation for a violation.  Serving the registered agent is easy because the name […]

Building Codes / property maintenance

188 Cats Removed from Mobile Home

Posted on: February 15, 2009November 9, 2011

I wish I could say this is rare but I prosecuted a case where a woman had over 100 dogs in her house.  Here’s the article that describes […]

Building Codes / property maintenance

Vacant Building Registries Become Popular

Posted on: February 15, 2009November 9, 2011

I’m back from my trip to Minnesota which was a wonderful opportunity to speak with inspectors who are really concerned about the foreclosure issues facing all of us.  […]

Building Codes / property maintenance

Greetings from Minnesota

Posted on: February 10, 2009November 9, 2011

I’m in Brooklyn Park, MN teaching at the Region III Institute sponsored by the Association  of Minnesota Building Officials.  It’s always a well attended week long event and […]

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