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Poll – Ever heard of required asbestos inspections?

Poll – Ever heard of required asbestos inspections?

As detailed in the article Asbestos inspection in St. Louis City, virtually rehab or demolition project in the City of St. Louis technically needs to be inspected by a certified asbestos remediator before the project gets started. Though the laws requiring these inspections have been on the books for a number of years, it seems [...]

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Asbestos inspections in St. Louis City

There is no denying that Mesothelioma and the asbestos that causes it are serious problems. Especially in areas such as St. Louis where an abundance of historic buildings are still filled with the stuff. When faced with friable (reduced to smaller pieces with little effort) asbestos insulation, siding and flooring materials, most property owners and [...]

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City occupancy police are on the prowl

Being a landlord or rehabber can be a tough business. Juggling tenants and repairs are a struggle in their own right, but sometimes the most stressful things can less tangible. For instance: keeping up with occupancy codes. And as of late, the City of St. Louis has been rabid in their enforcement. In the past [...]

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St. Louis City Inspections: So what exactly is a violation?

St. Louis City Inspections: So what exactly is a violation?

*NOTE – This article was originally written in March of 2007 for the newsletter. It was written with the help of, then intern, Will Roestel. Being new to the investment world, I don’t know a whole lot about the inspection process. In an attempt to learn more, as well as see what resources are currently [...]

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