Building Code Violation Defense for Property Owners
Fines for a single violation can accrue every day it remains open.
The City of Chicago and Cook County both enforce building codes, and fines for a single violation can accrue every day it remains open. Owners of vacant, inherited or foreclosed-on properties are often hit hardest because they may not know a case exists.
Where these cases are heard
Chicago properties
Circuit Court of Cook County housing court or the City's Department of Administrative Hearings, depending on the case.
Unincorporated Cook County
County building and zoning enforcement and administrative hearings.
Suburban municipalities
Each town's own code and hearing process.
How we help
- Appear for you at hearings and court dates
- Negotiate compliance timelines instead of escalating fines
- Challenge citations that are inaccurate or improperly served
- Coordinate with contractors to document repairs
- Resolve violations that are blocking a sale, refinance or closing
“He was honest from the beginning about upfront costs. And was very informative about how the City operated.”
Patricio, City of Chicago code violations on Avvo(opens in a new tab)
Verbatim excerpt from a client review on Avvo of Damon's work at his previous firm. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.
Talk to the attorney about your case.
Send your summons or court papers. We will review them and tell you where you stand.
Received a notice or court date?
Call +1 (555) 555-5555 before the hearing.