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Practical guidance on code violations, inspection repairs, remodeling, and getting projects signed off in Los Angeles.
California requires water heaters to be strapped for earthquakes, and LA inspectors check the details. Here are the LADBS strapping rules, what sellers must certify, and how to fix a failed item.
Missing smoke or CO alarms on your LA correction notice or inspection report? Here’s which homes need them, where they go, and how to clear the item fast.
Got a notice that your fence, wall, or hedge is too tall? Here are the City of Los Angeles height limits, when a fence needs a permit, and how to close the case.
What LAHD’s SCEP rental inspection covers, what inspectors commonly cite, what happens after an order, and how Los Angeles landlords can prepare.
If your property was built before 1978, lead-based paint rules can affect repairs, rentals, and sales. Here’s a plain-English overview.
Inspection reports and buyer repair requests can stall escrow. Here are the items that come up most often and how sellers can get ahead of them.
A step-by-step guide for homeowners and landlords who received a notice to correct from the city or county — and how to clear it before the deadline.