Service areas

Where we work.

We focus on investor properties in the south and southwest suburbs. Each page covers the local rules, from the village's own documents.

Chicago, IL

GC license rules for investors, Express Permit vs Standard Plan Review, existing-violation fixes, porches, and vacant buildings.

Intent to Sell inspection, a 30-day fix window after closing, and rules for converted multi-family buildings.

Point of Sale inspection, conditional certification with 180 days to comply, and annual rental inspections.

Transfer inspection, roofing certification, as-is escrow for investors, and 120 days to finish repairs.

Point-of-sale inspection, an attorney-letter as-is path, and a 2025 rental ordinance with a license cap.

Point-of-sale code compliance inspection, an escrow option in the code, and a five-rental limit per owner.

Certificate of Compliance before transfer, a 60-day closing affidavit with escrow, and tenant-change occupancy permits.

Point-of-sale inspections ended in 2025; annual rental business licenses and contractor registration remain.

No point-of-sale inspection; a certificate of payment before sale, annual rental licenses, and triennial inspections.

Existing Structure Inspection before closing, a 30-day as-is window, and inspections at every tenant change.

Change of Occupancy inspection tied to move-in, buyer-assumed violations, and annual rental certificates.

No point-of-sale code inspection, a pre-transfer sewer inspection, and annual non-owner-occupied registration.

Tell Mason where you are with the property and we’ll take it from there.