When the city gets involved
Code enforcement notices and condemnation orders often cite accumulated trash, unsanitary conditions, pest infestations, blocked exits or exterior debris. These notices come with deadlines, and missing them can lead to fines, liens, city-contracted cleanup at the owner's expense, or loss of occupancy.
What we do
- Review the notice to understand which conditions were cited and the compliance deadline.
- Scope the work to the cited conditions and any related hazards.
- Clean up: debris and trash removal, biohazard cleaning, sanitation of kitchens and bathrooms, and pest coordination.
- Document with before-and-after photographs and a completion statement you can give to the code official.
- Coordinate the handoff for repairs. Structural, electrical and plumbing violations require licensed trades.
Owners, agencies and occupants
We work with property owners, guardians, landlords, and municipalities that contract cleanups of neglected properties. If an occupant still lives in the home, especially an older adult or a person with a disability, we coordinate with family and social services wherever possible.
Deadlines
If your deadline is short, contact the code office about extensions once work is scheduled. Many jurisdictions respond to documented good-faith progress. We can provide a scheduled scope for that request.
Common questions
Can you fix structural or electrical violations?
No. Those require licensed contractors. We handle the sanitation, debris and biohazard items.
Will you talk to the code officer?
With your authorization, we can provide documentation directly. Legal or administrative appeals are your attorney's role.
Can you work on vacant or abandoned properties?
Yes. Vacant properties are common subjects of code notices. With the owner's authorization, we can secure access, remove debris and hazards, and document the result for reinspection.