Chicago Building Code Violations

Anytime you undergo an inspection there’s the chance of being given a notice of violation of a specific building code. Left unfixed, this no...

What is the purpose of Code Violations and Information? It means Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, and Code Enforcement Div...

Landlords who wants to evict a tenant are often anxious to do so. After all, if a tenant stops paying rent or causes problems at the propert...

Have you ever wanted to become a Building Code Advisor? To become a building code enforcement official or building inspector, obtain a hig...

Building inspectors are independent experts whose only job is to objectively inspect properties. They are competitively priced, so getting q...

There are two main types of health code violations: structural and maintenance. Structural problems include buildings that are not built or ...

The Department of Buildings (DOB) Voluntary Compliance Program is designed to help ensure life safety and compliance with the Chicago Buildi...

There is no flat rate for building inspections, as the fee will depend on the size of your property. On the lower end of the scale, an inspe...

With a few exceptions, landlord responsibilities regarding mold have not been clearly spelled out in building codes, ordinances, statutes, o...

The Department of Building and Safety is responsible for investigating building, mechanical and zoning code violations on existing commercia...

Anytime you undergo an inspection there’s the chance of being given a notice of violation of a specific building code. Left unfixed, this no...

A pre-trial Conference is a conference between the City agency and other parties, usually face-to-face, but sometimes by telephone in which ...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed higher penalties for building code violations in 2018. What does this mean for building owners? It means tha...

Building codes are sets of regulations governing the design, construction, alteration and maintenance of structures. They specify the minimu...

Counsel Representation As of March 31, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court ordered that a corporation must be represented by a license...

The participants in a violations case may vary depending on the nature of the code violation, but here is what you are likely to expect:...

All required landscaping must be maintained by the property owner in good condition. Any damaged or dead trees, shrubs or ground cover ...

The City of Chicago has made 3 important changes to the 2016 building permit process.  Permit Updates ·          Building permit ...