How long do I have to fix it?

Typically commonly 30–90 days (weather-dependent extensions are often granted if you ask). The date printed on YOUR notice is the one that matters; many cities grant extensions if you show progress before the deadline.

What happens if I ignore it?

Fines repeat and grow, cases escalate to hearings, and unpaid abatement costs typically become a lien on the property. Starting the fix before the deadline usually stops the meter.

For homeowners · plain English

Got a peeling paint / exterior surface violation?

Deteriorated exterior surfaces (peeling, flaking, unprotected wood) violate maintenance code — on pre-1978 homes it can also raise lead-paint requirements.

Typical fines

$100–$1,000 depending on extent; lead-paint-era homes can trigger stricter orders

Typical deadline

commonly 30–90 days (weather-dependent extensions are often granted if you ask) — your notice controls.

How to close the case

Scrape, prime, and repaint cited surfaces. Pre-1978 homes: use lead-safe practices or an RRP-certified painter — DIY violations there can add EPA exposure.

General information, not legal advice. Your notice and your city's municipal code control.

Get it fixed: one licensed painting pro, free match

Tell us what the letter needs. ONE licensed local painting contractor gets your request and calls you — they pay for the introduction, you pay only for work you agree to.

Other violation types

Tall grass & weeds violation Junk, trash & debris violation Roof in disrepair violation Broken / leaning fence violation Sidewalk / driveway hazard violation Plumbing / sewer violation Electrical hazard violation Pest / rodent infestation violation Failed inspection / open permit All violation help →