Craziness!
Grand Rapids Code compliance. Oh, how I hate you! I know we need revenue to run a city but 'come on'!! Last summer the city decided it had to inspect (and charge a bundle for doing them) single dwelling rental houses (it had only ever done the duplexes and four-plexes etc) so that renters would have decent places to rent. I'm all for them having decent places to rent but...and the fees they charge?? some of these things are crazy! I just spent $300 and labor ...perhaps $400 more, to fix up a rental that the current renters have damaged (but not destroyed...who punches holes in doors?? FOUR of them??). I made the mistake of scheduling the inspection on Dec 29. I have two weeks to fix everything or the city will fine me on top of that lovely inspection fee. No one does anything the week of New Years Day! So now I'm scrambling...because I leave for Phoenix on the 7th....very poor planning on my part. BASEMENT: fix two junction boxes fill a small hole...