SEMINOLE COUNTY CODE VIOLATIONS ATTORNEY

Representing Individuals and Businesses Facing Allegations of Code Violations

Have you received a Notice of Code Violation from the City of Casselberry, the City of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Orange County, the City of Apopka, or one of the surrounding areas? 

Attorney Joe Taormina has represented property owners with violations from all of the previously mentioned municipalities.

Our primary goal is to help our clients get their properties into compliance and to reduce or eliminate any fines or fees imposed by the Code Violations Boards.  Sometimes, our clients are interested in applying for a variance.  A variance is possible if the property is unique in such a way that compliance with the normal building or zoning codes is impossible or impractical.  We can apply for a variance and request that the proper department review the application and we often meet with them to work on getting the variance approved.   Attorney Joe Taormina also attends the Code Violation meetings at City Hall with or on behalf of his clients and is familiar with proceedings and various City and County departments.

Real estate code violations can be costly and time-consuming. Don’t try to deal with a town, city, municipality, or other government entity on your own. Let an experienced real estate lawyer determine the best method of resolving the dispute. Call Quattrochi, Torres, and Taormina at 407.452.4918. In some cases, your property may be eligible to be “grandfathered” into older codes. In other cases, there might be a less expensive fix available to address the alleged code violation safely. An experienced Seminole County code violation attorney can help you explore all options to find the best solution to building code violations.

Building code violations can also make a property owner more susceptible to personal injury claims. Premises liability laws require property owners to take reasonable steps to correct dangerous conditions on their land. Evidence of a code violation could be persuasive evidence that the owner was negligent in caring for his or her property. An attorney can help you determine how best to address code violations in order to prove that you have taken reasonable steps toward making your premises safe. A small investment of time and money in your property can save the inconvenience of a personal injury lawsuit in the future.

Here are just some of the many building code violations our firm can handle on your behalf:

• Fence installed without a permit
• Improper fence height
• Pool and related safety issues
• Unpermitted additions to your house
• Setback requirements
• Lot coverage
• Handrails and stair errors (rise and run)
• Smoke detectors
• Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets
• Unpermitted additions
• Asbestos and lead testing on older properties and building materials
• Inadequate deck flashings
• Lot grading and drainage
• Improper window installation
• Framing errors
• Foundation (errors in formwork and reinforcement, or issues caused by aging)
• Exterior maintenance and storage issues
• Swimming pool enclosures
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Roofing permitting issues
• Parking and vehicle storage violations

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation with a Code Violations Lawyer in Casselberry.

If you have been accused of violating building or zoning codes in the Casselberry, Apopka, Maitland, Altamonte Springs or other areas in Seminole and Orange counties, call our office today at 407.452.4918 to schedule a consultation with an attorney.