We start with the notice, the property and the work involved. That helps establish which department is responsible, what information is missing and which project professionals may be needed.
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Start with the notice and its deadlines
Keep the complete notice, including the case number, contact information and any correction or hearing dates. Follow any stop-work direction and contact the issuing department promptly if an instruction is unclear. Do not wait for an RFH inquiry response before addressing an urgent notice or deadline.
For example, Tampa's published stop-work guidance directs recipients to stop work, contact the listed inspector with questions and address the violation within the notice's timeline. Requirements elsewhere must be checked with the issuing jurisdiction. City of Tampa stop-work guidance
RFH provides construction consulting and coordination, not legal advice or representation. Questions about hearings, appeals, fines, liens or legal rights should be discussed promptly with a qualified attorney. Contacting RFH does not extend a deadline or authorize work to resume.
Construction-related issues we can discuss
- A notice concerning construction or alterations without the required permit.
- A stop-work notice with permit or construction requirements to address.
- Questions about after-the-fact permit applications for existing work.
- Missing plans, supporting records or responses needed for a permit-related correction.
- Inspection or closeout issues connected to a construction-related violation.
This service focuses on permit and construction matters. It is not a general service for every code complaint, such as overgrown grass, parking or unrelated neighborhood disputes. Tell us what the notice says so we can discuss whether the issue fits RFH's scope.
How RFH helps organize the next steps
Review the notice and available records
We discuss the project history, existing permits, plans and inspection information. An older open permit, unpermitted work and a violation case may require different follow-up, even when they involve the same property.
Clarify requirements with the jurisdiction
We help organize questions about the cited work, required information and the applicable permit process. The jurisdiction determines what is required and whether the proposed response satisfies its requirements.
Coordinate the right people and materials
The agreed scope may include coordinating application materials, plan information, responses to comments, independent professionals and inspection follow-up. If physical corrective work or specialty services are needed, the responsibilities and fees must be established separately.
Track remaining items
RFH can help track the agreed follow-up and available documentation. A permit application, an approved inspection and the status of an enforcement case are separate matters; we do not assume one automatically resolves the others.
What about after-the-fact permits?
An after-the-fact permit may be part of the process when work was started or completed without the required authorization. The first step is to establish the actual work and the jurisdiction's requirements, rather than assume submitting an application will resolve the notice.
Hillsborough County's homeowner guidance directs owners with ongoing unpermitted work to stop and contact its permitting office about an after-the-fact permit. It also explains that submitting an application does not itself mean a permit has been issued. Hillsborough County homeowner permit guidance
RFH can coordinate the information and professionals involved. We do not guarantee approval, acceptance of existing work, removal of fines or closure of a case.
Tampa and Hillsborough County help
The City of Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County have distinct departments and resources. Confirming the issuing agency is part of understanding the notice.
See permit and building code violation help in Tampa and Hillsborough County.
RFH also offers consulting and coordination throughout Florida. Scope and any site-visit needs are determined for each project.
What to have ready
Start with the property location, a short description of the work and the notice or case number if available. Have the full notice, any permit numbers, existing plans and known deadlines ready for discussion. You do not need to upload documents to make an initial inquiry.
Please leave sensitive personal information out of the form. We can discuss which records are useful next.
Common questions
Can you help if I bought the property after the work was done?
We can discuss the existing condition, available history and permit-related coordination. Questions about responsibility, disclosure or a purchase contract belong with an appropriate legal or real-estate adviser.
Can you get a stop-work order lifted or fines removed?
RFH can coordinate permit-related requirements within the agreed scope. Decisions about an order, enforcement case or fine belong to the responsible authority. No result is guaranteed, and RFH does not provide legal representation.
Do you provide engineered or stamped plans?
When engineering, architecture, surveying or another specialty is needed, RFH can coordinate with appropriately qualified independent professionals. Their services and fees are separate as applicable.
How are scope, fees and timing determined?
After discussing the issue, RFH defines the proposed scope and fees by agreement. Jurisdiction fees, independent professional services and corrective construction work are separate as applicable. Requirements and review or inspection schedules affect timing; no approval or completion date is promised.
Tell us what the notice says
Share the property city and county, a brief description of the construction issue and any deadline you need to discuss.
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RFH is an independent consulting and coordination business, not a government agency.