Or, how do 311 Complaints affect the trigger for Property Standard investigations (if at all? Hint: They are related.) From a municipal process viewpoint, it's common for complaints made to a city to trigger investigations or increased services if the complaints reach a certain threshold (e.g. seriousness, safety concerns, frequency, etc.) In the case of... Continue Reading →
Trends: Violations & Time Spent Being Unresolved
For the City of Evanston, the steps from Property Standards complaint through attempts at resolution are outlined on the City's website: For a larger view of the process visual, click here. For the City of Evanston's description of the process, click here. Currently, the process in Evanston is built with many opportunities for property owners... Continue Reading →
