I’m recently back from the Region III conference in Brooklyn Park, MN put on by AMBO. This year I stayed an extra night courtesy of Mother Nature (my […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement / Fire Prevention / Ordinances / property maintenance
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Which Code Should I Use?
I recently did an all day training for the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association and I found myself talking about using multiple codes for violations. Fire inspectors often work […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Keeping Occupants in a Foreclosed Home
Once again, I’m thanking Kelly Anbach, inspector for the Village of Hinsdale for finding out about a new program. Detroit is working with lenders to keep foreclosed homes […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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Problems Ahead for Commercial Real Estate
Commercial building foreclosures are going to be a big problem in 2010. Many communities already have these “zombie” buildings which were built during the good times but have […]
Code Enforcement / property maintenance
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Trash House and Tragedy
There’s a sad tale from Jacksonville, Florida about a woman who was found dead under 8 feet of trash in her home. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/national_world&id=7054060 The rescue workers had difficulty […]
Foreclosure / property maintenance
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National Property Preservation Conference to be held in Washington D.C.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]