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 […]
Code Enforcement
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Prosecuting Corporations or LLCs
During a recent presentation in Missouri, one of participants raised an issue that has caused problems in enforcement. He said that many judges and prosecutors insist that an […]
Code Enforcement / Foreclosure
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Update on Servicer Information on Foreclosed Properties
The Mortgage Bankers Association has updated its list of contacts and servicers for properties in foreclosure. You can find this very helpful information at http://www.mbaa.org/IndustryResources/ResourceCenters/PropertyPreservationResourceCenter.htm There’s even a […]
Code Enforcement / Foreclosure
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Lis Pendens – Treasure Trove of Information
The other day one of the inspector’s I work with received a letter from a lender dismissively informing her that unless she provided proof via a recorded document […]
Code Enforcement / Fire Prevention / Foreclosure / Law Enforcement and Codes / training / Uncategorized
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Demolishing Homes to Avoid Fines
In Victorville, CA a lender decided to tear down new homes and other structures that hadn’t been completed to avoid future fines from the local government for code […]
Code Enforcement
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Contempt of Court
One of the most powerful tools that can be used to force compliance with the law is contempt of court. When someone wilfully disobeys a court order, that […]
Code Enforcement / Fire Prevention
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Using Operational Permits for Fire Prevention
I am always surprised to discover that many fire departments and districts don’t make use of the operational permit provisions in the International Fire Code in Section 105.1.1 […]
Code Enforcement / Foreclosure
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Homes by Fannie Mae
If you want to find out what houses are owned by Fannie Mae in your jurisdiction, go to http://reosearch.fanniemae.com/reosearch/ Once again credit goes to Kelly Anbach, code enforcement […]
Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement is Law Enforcement Part 2
I had the privilege of doing a seminar for MACE, the Missouri group for code inspectors, last month in Springfield, Missouri. The members were energetic and a joy […]
Code Enforcement / Foreclosure
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Suburban Homes Become Rentals
This article in the Wall Street Journal describes a scenario we’ve been seeing recently, owner occupied property in distant suburbs turning into rental neighborhoods. It’s entitled, In the […]