Illinois Politics

[William J. Decker]

Did a transition inspection on an older apartment conversion condo building (for the association, inspecting the common areas before the builder hands them over to the association. Builders hate them and they are good money )

In any case, multiple problems. Clothes washer and dryer closets in bedrooms, New, but bad, 3 story porches. Corner porches enclosed and used as living area, etc. I kept asking myself, "How could the city inspectors have missed this stuff?".

Well, I found out.

Turns out that the builder company was 40 % owned by, and the RE broker was Good 'ol Blaggo's wife!

Go figure.

[rmaday]

Originally Posted by wdecker

. I kept asking myself, "How could the city inspectors have missed this stuff?".

Well, I found out.

Turns out that the builder company was 40 % owned by, and the RE broker was Good 'ol Blaggo's wife!

Go figure.

LOL, surprised they didn't offer you an "envelope" when you walked in.

[Bob Elliott]

What was wrong with the way they built the porches.?
Were the ledger boards secured properly,etc;?

[dmcauley]

Mike,
The statement concerning Obama is interesting coming from a man from the state who owns claim to Ed Gean and Jeffrey Dahmer. Sorry couldn't resist. I think Illinois ought to go to prisons first to pick their Governors. Would save allot of time, money and energy.

I too hope this country begins to take shape again as a world leader!

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by dmcauley

Mike,
The statement concerning Obama is interesting coming from a man from the state who owns claim to Ed Gean and Jeffrey Dahmer. Sorry couldn't resist. I think Illinois ought to go to prisons first to pick their Governors. Would save allot of time, money and energy.

I too hope this country begins to take shape again as a world leader!

Get ready for Illinois first Woman Govenor.
Say hello to Lisa.

[dmcauley]

Uh Bob, the job goes to the Lt. Governor if Blago resigns, which he should. Not the State's Attorney General.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by dmcauley

Uh Bob, the job goes to the Lt. Governor if Blago resigns, which he should. Not the State's Attorney General.

Darn spellcheck.
I meant Senator Lisa, till the next election

We all want a Republican in that office after this though......Right?

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by relliott

What was wrong with the way they built the porches.?
Were the ledger boards secured properly,etc;?

Posts not properly footed, posts 3/4 notched, undersized hardware (5/8" bolts), etc. The usual crap.

See here to learn the Chicago porch standards. I print these out and keep them in my bag. Helps to cut down arguements with contractors AND city code inspectors.

You should see the looks on their faces (both) . Especially when a "mere" home inspector knows more then they do.

I also append the images to my reports.

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/w...OID=-536887755

You can also go to www.cityofchicago.org and search "Porch Guide".

Hope this helps;

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by wdecker

Posts not properly footed, posts 3/4 notched, undersized hardware (5/8" bolts), etc. The usual crap.

See here to learn the Chicago porch standards. I print these out and keep them in my bag. Helps to cut down arguements with contractors AND city code inspectors.

I
You should see the looks on their faces (both) . Especially when a "mere" home inspector knows more then they do.

I also append the images to my reports.

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/w...OID=-536887755

You can also go to www.cityofchicago.org and search "Porch Guide".

Hope this helps;

I refer to that all the time.
You may have posted it last year.

For Illinois brethren, also see Amlegal.com for city code.

We may not be code Inspectors ,but Chicago is not Illinois

[rmaday]

Originally Posted by relliott

but Chicago is not Illinois

No kidding. Chicago has its own "governor"

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by rmaday

No kidding. Chicago has its own "govenor"

No need for a Governor, when you have a king.