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  1. M

    LANDOWNER Refusal to repair causes single apt to be unfit for habitation

    My landlord refuses to fix anything and wants the entire building to be condemned and mowed down, a simple issue with not having electricity was code enforcement reason for condemning apartment. There are still two families in the building and I am still by law a tenant. What can I do to save my...
  2. JimmyTreeX

    Unsafe building due to structure fire- what is your procedure?

    I’m trying to find out how other code departments handle an unsafe building due to fire damage. So in my city, the Fire Department calls us to the scene of all structure fires so we can take over the enforcement aspect of getting the property repaired or demolished, as well as the maintenance...
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