A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all local code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when ...

GODFREY — After years of debate, the Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of an occupancy permit requirement ordinance for new residents. Debate ensued at Tuesday’s ...

In many residential transactions, you can simply move into a newly purchased home as soon as you're ready and the former owner has departed. But in some cases, a crucial document is needed before the ...

As a landmark development continues to operate under a temporary certificate of occupancy 17 months after opening, Longboat ...