Prepare for your Director’s Hearing for a code violation

If you have not demonstrated a good faith effort to fix a building or housing code violation, we will post a Notice of Director’s Hearing on your building. You will also get the notice by certified mail.

Your notice will include the date and time of your hearing. You can send a representative if you cannot attend.

The Director’s Hearing is an opportunity for you to explain why the violations are not merited or document the progress you have made in addressing the violations. If you do not attend or send a representative, we will make a determination about your case without your input.

Your notice will include a list of documents you need to bring to the hearing.

If we do not get this information in time, you will need to present your documents at the hearing yourself.

We will need:

• Complaint number associated with your Notice of Violation
• Property address
• Your name (or the name of your representative if you cannot attend)
• Your phone number (or your representative’s phone number if you cannot attend)
• If you or your representative will need a translator
• Documents related to the violation

You can also give us the information in person:

Cases are listed on the meeting agenda in the order they will be heard. Arrive on time so you don't lose the opportunity to present your case.

When your case is called:

1. DBI staff will give a presentation about the violation.
2. The Hearing Officer will ask for testimony from the property owner or owner's representative, building occupants, and the public.
3. Testimony will involve swearing in, presenting evidence, and then asking and answering questions.

See the schedule of upcoming Director’s Hearings.