Most homeowners assume that once they buy a property, they have control over what happens on it. In reality, that control exists within a system of rules that often don’t come into focus until something forces the issue.
That moment can be bigger, like the recent effort in Kirkwood to stop the demolition of a historic home. Or it can be something far more routine. A property condition that has existed for years, something as simple as how materials are stored or where they are placed, suddenly draws attention. A notice arrives outlining specific requirements and a timeline to Continue Reading →


























