Standards and codes are established with one primary purpose: to protect human life and property. Many of these guidelines were created as reactions to past disasters, serving as preventive measures ...

Bathroom renovations can seem straightforward, but many homeowners unknowingly create code violations that later cost thousands to fix. Simple changes that appear harmless often trigger safety ...

Covington's Homeowner Repair Program helps pay for urgent repairs like a leaky roof. It’s a letter no homeowner wants to receive: A notice from the city building inspector of a code violation on your ...

We can upkeep homes without punishing low-income residents. Here are some lessons for change, and cities already doing that ...

Finding off-campus housing can keep students up at night. Living in it can be a nightmare. From unwelcome pests crawling throughout the kitchen to fire escapes that look like they’d crumble with one ...

The city of East Moline will join Rock Island and Moline in a cooperative program that helps resolve code-enforcement cases. Aldermen this week voted to participate in the joint municipal code ...