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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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For instance, problems with roofs and exterior wallssuch as cracks, leaks, or deteriorating materialscan weaken a buildings overall integrity, while foundation issues like uneven or shifting bases create serious safety hazards. Landlord insurance which covers both liability and property damageis particularly sensitive to housing violations.

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Renovations and Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

Boyle Agency Insurance

It provides coverage for property damage and theft of building materials during the renovation process. A safe renovation environment can help prevent liability claims on your insurance. Hire Licensed Contractors: Ensure that contractors and workers are licensed and insured to minimize liability risks.

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How to become an insurance agent? Ultimate guide

Friendly Agent

Agents who sell insurance policies of the commercial type provide coverage to business owners with their property insurance, general liability insurance, and other kinds of coverage. As with every business owner or health worker, a license is required. Most folks choose to take their insurance pre-license course online.

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Housing Code Violations in Los Angeles: An Interview with Katie Vespia 

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Other notable issues include illegal conversions where garages, basements, or other spaces are converted into living areas without proper permitswhich are particularly common in older buildings. After a report is filed, an inspector from the Los Angeles Housing Department or Building and Safety is dispatched to evaluate the situation.

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Housing Code Violations in San Francisco: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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For buildings constructed before June 13, 1979, strict rent control laws apply. These include unstable buildings, unsafe stairways, or poorly maintained common areas like balconies and porches. Once a report is filed, the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) conducts an inspection. First, there are Rent Control Violations.

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Housing Code Violations in Chicago: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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If these conditions arent met, the building can be cited for a violation. Structural issues including unstable porches, broken stairs, damaged roofs, or cracked wallscan compromise the safety of a building. A housing inspectorusually from the Department of Buildings (DOB) or Public Healthwill then inspect the property.

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Financial Planning ABCs and Adopting Sound Business Practices to Succeed as a New Insurance Agent

Word & Brown

After you earn your license, pick your market niche, and set up your office, what else can you do to put yourself on a path to success. Youll want to look at: Total net worth (cash, financial accounts, investments, real estate, and liabilities such as outstanding loan balances, student debt, and other accounts, if applicable).