If you have received a 72-hour code violation notice, and you do not believe the violation exists on your property, you can file an appeal with the Department of Building and Code Compliance within 24 hours.
Note: Filing an appeal does not grant the property owner more time to fix the problem. If you need more time, call Engage Toledo. Inspectors may grant extensions.
How to appeal a code violation.
24 hour deadline.
You will have to come to the Department of Building and Code Compliance at One Government Center suite 1800 and file the appeal in person within 24 hours. You can fill out this appeal form before you come. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
File the form and pay the fee.
Bring the 72 hour notice appeal form and a cash bond or money order of $50.00 to file your appeal.