Working with L&I
L&I issues violations related to building, property maintenance, and permit requirements, among others. Its website provides information on permits, violations, and how to contact the department.
If your notice references a different department or a court case, follow the instructions on that notice. Properties outside city limits in surrounding counties are governed by their own municipalities.
Common Philadelphia situations
- Rowhouse exterior conditions such as facades, cornices, and roofs
- Rental property maintenance and licensing-related violations
- Unpermitted renovations or additional units
- Imminently dangerous or unsafe structure designations
- Vacant property conditions
Shared walls, shared consequences
Many Philadelphia homes share party walls. Structural or roof work on one property can affect neighbors, and a contractor may need to account for adjacent buildings when scoping repairs. Raise this early when you speak with any contractor.
How to get help
Notice of Violation provides information about building, permit, and code notices. We are not a contractor, a law firm, or a government agency. When you send us your notice and a description of the situation, we review your inquiry.
Before hiring anyone, confirm their license and insurance with the appropriate licensing authority and get the scope of work in writing.
Deadlines remain your responsibility
Response deadlines, hearing dates, and correction periods are set by the issuing authority and printed on the notice. Requesting help does not pause or extend them. If a deadline is close, contact the issuing office directly and consider speaking with a licensed attorney about your options.