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Hello and thank you for your time and interest
in learning more about
WIT Code Compliance division.
We are proud to offer this truly
unique service which is dedicated
to landlords, investors and developers who face compliance issues involving the
local housing deepartment
and building code enforcement agencies dealing with government code enforcement
agencies can be frustrating time-consuming and extremely costly even
for the most experienced landlord
oftentimes government agencies lack the training knowledge and experience to
deal with properties that were built prior to enactment
of key code sections. WIT works to resolve complex issues
involving the local housing department building and safety
and Zoning regulators. For example, we recently helped a landlord that received a
notice and order to comply
which would have caused the landlord to demolish a major portion of an apartment building
resulting in relocation of tenants acceptance into REAP
and a major loss of investment. WIT worked directly with building in safety
to submit as built plans with a grand modification.
The end result - the landlord was able to keep the alleged unpermitted structure
with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Having a code compliance consultant
and a licensed contractor at your property when the initial inspection occurs
is the key to success. The initial inspection is crucial to the landlord
and tenant as it sets the foundation
for which violations will be alleged by the housing department.
This crucial stage provides the first and often times final opportunity to
discuss the validity of the violation,
submit a senior appeal and discuss acceptable compliance.
In certain situations potential violations can be corrected while the
inspector is conducting the inspection.
Any violations alleged by the housing department not corrected or appealed at
the initial inspection
must be repaired in one week if they pose a threat to public safety
or otherwise one month regardless of the size or quantity of violations.
Time is not on the side of the landlord and mistakes in making repairs can be
very unforgiving.
As mentioned, the initial inspection sets the stage for the reinspection.
If the wrong repairs are made or otherwise don't comply with the code section for
which the notice in order to comply were issued
then the matter will be referred to case management. At this stage
S.C.E.P. - which is Systematic Code Enforcement Program
enters enforcement and will likely result in referral to a General Managers hearing
and inclusion of the property into REAP - which is Rent Escrow Account Program
Once your property answer enters REAP, the determination will be made as to how
much if any
of rental income you will be able to receive from tenants.
Practically speaking, your property is now in rent control and will remain
that way until compliance. As such, it is imperative that you contact WIT
if any of the following situations apply to you --- 1 --
if your property has not been inspected by the housing department within the last
four years
2 - If you are an investor considering the purchase of a property with
violations or currently in REAP. 3 -
if you receive a notice of inspection via mail or was posted on your property.
Again should any of the following above situations apply to you
don't hesitate to give us a call. Thank you again for your time and interest in
WIT code compliance division
and as always we look forward to receiving your call to further discuss
your situation
and the services we provide.