Sudden surge in code violations. How to stop annoying code inspector?

[Maria Holodnaya]

I recently turned my SFH (in a C class neighborhood) into a rental property after living there for 3 years. I don't have an HOA. In the past 3 years, I never received any letters from the code inspector but recently I've received 4 letters regarding minor code violations in just the last six months!

Violations such as:

• Missing house number on the back of my house
• Overgrown trees in the ally behind my house
• Large cardboard boxes from a TV at the side of my house
• Chipped paint

The frequency of these violations is concerning, especially since my building is in relatively great shape compared to others on my street. My neighbors are also receiving letters for similar minor violations. Is there a way to stop these constant, frivolous letters or am I overreacting? Why is there a sudden surge in violations?

[Bruce Woodruff]

You could also have someone in the neighborhood that has nothing better to do than drive around and rat on people. There was this rich guy that drove his Mercedes around all day turning people in for stuff like you mention. Said he enjoyed it...