A Notice of Violation is a document issued by Code Enforcement after inspecting a property and finding a violation of the city ordinance. Notices are intended to educate agents, occupants, and property owners with the types of violations, a corrective action, and a corrective date.
Call 311 to ask for an inspection from the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I). File a Fair Housing Complaint. If your unit fails an L&I inspection, you can contact the Fair Housing Commission at 215-686-4670 or go to 601 Walnut St, Suite 300 South to file a complaint.
/ˈkoʊd vaɪ.əˌleɪ.ʃən/ uk. /ˈkəʊd vaɪ.əˌleɪ.ʃən/ Add to word list Add to word list. an act of breaking (= not obeying) a code (= set of rules) that applies to a particular area of activity, sport, etc.: City and state housing inspectors uncovered numerous code violations and deficiencies in the buildings.
A code violation notice is issued from the Street's department when a person has violated one or more codes in the City of Philadelphia or violated one or more Streets Department rules and regulations. A code violation notice (CVN) is a penalty punishable by a fine up to $300.00.
To report wrongdoing, call the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at (215) 686-1770 or fill out the online complaint form on this page.
To make a complaint or report unlicensed contractors or unpermitted work, use 311's online form or call 311. If you're outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686. Maintenance complaints for: Broken main drain or raw sewage within the property.
You can make a report using an online form, or by calling 311. Call (215) 686-8686 if you are outside Philadelphia. To track the progress of a service request you submitted, use the 311 service request tracker.
Residents can request a vacant lot cleanup through Philly311. An inspector will visit the vacant lot to see if it's up to Philadelphia Code. The inspector will take photos and decide if the lot violates the City's property maintenance laws. If there's a violation, the inspector will issue a Notice of Violation.
How to file a complaint Gather your documents. It's helpful to have. Complete the intake form. If you need help filling out the form, contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670 or fairhousingcomm@phila. Submit your intake form by mail, fax, or email. You can mail your form to. Sign a formal complaint.
To report unlicensed contractors or unpermitted work, use 311's online form or call 311. If you're outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686. After you've filed a report with 311, you can submit more information to addinfoli@phila.