Try This: Help Struggling Residents With City Code Compliance

Partner with your local municipal code compliance officers to help people in need whose homes are in disrepair. Residents—often the elderly, disabled, single parents or others struggling financially—may not be able to maintain their homes, leaving them in violation of local codes. City and County laws may differ, but helping them rectify the problems may help residents avoid costly repairs and fines.

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