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Building Codes / Code Enforcement / property maintenance / Uncategorized
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Judges and Code Enforcement
Having the support of the judiciary is critical in obtaining compliance. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have judges who really understand how important code enforcement […]
Building Codes / Fire Prevention / Law Enforcement and Codes
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Crime and Building Code Violations
When there is a business in town that is a problem for the police, there’s an excellent chance that it’s also a place with fire and building code […]
Code Enforcement / property maintenance
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Transfers of Distressed Properties
Sometimes the best thing that can happen to a problem property is for it to be sold. If the local jurisdiction is operating under the International Property Maintenance […]
Code Enforcement / Zoning
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Zoning and Adult Entertainment
Does your jurisdiction have a provision for adult entertainment establishments in your zoning code? If not, you may be at risk. It’s possible one could open up right […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement / Court cases / Liability
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Landlord Liability and Violations of the Building Code
In a recent post, I discussed the foolishness of owners who don’t fix their rental property and end up facing civil liability judgments that could have been avoided […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement
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Weekend Warrior Projects
What do you do with a person who never quite finishes a building project? Recently I had an inquiry from a building inspector regarding a situation where the […]
Code Enforcement / Politics and building codes
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Milwaukee Goes After Politician for Code Violations
Many times I’ve heard tales from code officials as I travel around the country about politicians who have problem properties and who are above the law. Code officials […]
Code Enforcement / Law Enforcement and Codes
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Call the Police
Sometimes a code violation is so serious that it demands more than the usual citation. In a recent case in Ontario, Cananda a landlord pleaded guilty to fire […]
Fire Prevention
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30th Anniversary of MGM Fire
It’s hard to believe that the MGM fire took place 30 years ago today. My husband and I actually stayed at the hotel prior to the fire and […]