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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

City violation & permit
questions, answered.

Here are the questions property owners often ask before getting started.

What should I send for a free estimate?

Send all pages of your notice, the property address, and your contact details. Include any response dates, prior permits, and relevant city correspondence if you have them.

Can you help if I am not sure what the notice means?

Yes. We review the notice with you, explain the issues it identifies, and discuss what information is needed to plan the next steps.

Do all violations require a permit?

Permit requirements depend on the issue and the work needed to correct it. We review the notice and discuss the applicable requirements with the relevant department before planning the work.

How long will the process take?

Timing depends on the scope, permit review, trade availability, and inspection scheduling. We discuss the likely steps after reviewing your notice; the city controls its review and approval decisions.

Is the initial estimate free?

Yes. You can share your Notice of Violation for a free estimate. The scope and cost of any proposed work are discussed before you decide how to proceed.

Which properties do you work with?

We help homeowners, landlords, and property managers with residential, multi-unit, mixed-use, and commercial property violations. Contact us to discuss your property and the specific notice.

Do you serve Oakland and San Jose?

Yes. Our published service areas include San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Send the notice and property address so we can confirm the scope of help for your location.

Are you part of the city or DBI?

No. Fix City Violations LLC. is an independent contractor-led service. We help owners with coordination and corrective work; city departments make enforcement and compliance decisions.

Can I see what a San Francisco NOV looks like?

Yes. Our NOV examples page includes redacted notices from an official San Francisco DBI public packet, with explanations of the main sections. They are educational examples, not our client projects.

What if a deadline is approaching?

Tell us the date when you contact us and include the complete notice. Contact the inspector listed on the notice about any immediate requirements; sending an estimate request does not change a city deadline.

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