Welcome to Habitect Consulting
The day to day work of a code compliance bureau is hectic and demanding. If you just can't find the time or you're just getting started, Habitect is the answer to get the heavy lifting done while you continue to perform your core duties. Time consuming but important planning and operational development can't be neglected to keep your jurisdiction competitive and proficient.
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Habitect has the knowledge and experience to move most property maintenace compliance programs to the next level, and beyond. As an outside contractor highly focused on your request we can get in and get out and deliver the improvements you've long wanted for your community.
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Have a look at our services and philosophy of code administration. You may find what you've been looking for. ​Contect Habitect and we can lend you our experience and creativity for your need large or small...
About Habitect
Habitect partners with political subdivisions to provide operational consulting services and design housing code compliance programs that are both effective and equitable.Led by Edward P. Cunningham, a veteran of municipal code administration with 38 years of experience, we understand that housing policy isn’t just about structures—it’s about lives. Our consulting services blend compassion with innovation—offering strategic guidance, tools, and training that prioritize human dignity, families, and community health and safety.
Our Mission...
Habitect is committed to working with cities, counties, and public institutions to create innovative code compliance strategies that truly make a difference in people's lives. We focus on modernizing enforcement systems with empathy effectiveness, and equity at the forefront, recognizing the profound and personal impact of housing on individuals and future generations.
Our approach sees code enforcement as a vital avenue for justice and wellness, addressing health issues and unsafe living conditions. Together, we can empower communities to thrive and foster a healthier more equitable environment for all.
SERVICES
Habitect offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs. If you're looking for property maintenance code administration services and don't see it listed here, please contact us to explore what we can provide.
Program Design & Evaluation
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Modernize your approach to housing by building smarter, fairer, and more responsive compliance systems that Include:
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Designing equitable code compliance workflows
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Reviewing existing housing inspection programs
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Housing Code evaluation and amendment proposals
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Policy reviews through a lens of fairness and effectiveness
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Managing problem vacated buildings and demolition
Predictive & Data-Informed Inspection Models
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Use the right data to intervene early — before risk becomes crisis.
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Reports for measuring productivity and goal setting
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Predictive analytics models for high-risk housing
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GIS mapping and code enforcement heatmaps and assignment of work
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Custom dashboards to support inspection planning
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Data driven decisions for demolition or stabilization
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Developing Permits Plus Code Compliance Applications
Field Team Training & Cultural Shift
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Reorient your inspectors from “enforcers” to problem solvers.
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Script and communication improvement
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Team culture assessments and retraining workshops
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Inspector onboarding with equity and empathy lenses'
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Tutoring for certifcation exam success
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incorporating social determinants and public health and safety data
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Development of award-winning training programs
Community-Facing Solutions
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Repair or strengthen the relationship between the city and its residents.
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Tenant education materials & workshops
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Stakeholder roundtables and mediated compliance plans
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Landlord training and partnership development
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Neighborhood listening tours and trust-building feedback sessions
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Historic Preservation and code compliance
Technical Support & Compliance Action Plans
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Build a path to compliance that actually gets followed.
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Developing comprehensive procedures and guidelines
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Record keeping and reporting
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Housing Investigations and witness services
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​Court appointed expert services and receivership
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Customizable compliance action plan templates
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​Speaking research and custom writing projects
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Nuisance Abatement planning and specification
Special Projects & Strategic Advising
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Independent consulting for cities and counties
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Safety-Net Programs for vulnerable citizens
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Family rehousing and home repair support
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Strategic adviser for housing task forces
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Award winning neighborhood improvement programs
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Integration with social services and legal aid
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Adding social service components to code enforcement
PUBLICATIONS:
"A FULL REPORT":
In A Full Report, by veteran housing inspector Edward P. Cunningham opens the door to over three decades of real-world housing inspection experience. With a blend of insight, practicality, and deep compassion for the communities he’s served, Ed walks readers through: Everyday challenges and lessons from the field Common violations and how to approach them with dignity and clarity The inspector’s role in promoting public health, safety, and generational equity Reflections on a career focused on helping—not penalizing—people Whether you're in the field or just housing-curious, this 500-page volume is packed with substance, stories, and solutions.
From the Author
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This book reflects the values I’ve held throughout my career, but I owe a great deal to two extraordinary women in my life whose work continues to inspire me.
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My wife, Stephanie Moes, a legal aid attorney with advanced degrees in both social work and law, has spent her career advancing justice in housing, education, and poverty law. Her commitment to fairness and equity has shaped not only my work—but our family's sense of purpose.
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And to my daughter, Margaret Lysaght, who recently earned her Doctorate in Nursing, thank you for carrying forward that same spirit of service—promoting health, compassion, and care for the suffering. Together, their dedication reminds me that housing, education, and health are inseparable pillars of justice.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HOUSING INSPECTIONS:
"A Practical Guide to Housing Inspections" is ideal for folks setting out as property maintenance inspectors, housing development practitioners, and closely related fields. Unlike the more lofty and "academic" publications available, this handy down to earth guide was developed in the housing trenches and is intended to put individuals beginning work in code compliance on solid footing. This guide's rare perspective contains over 360 pages of field tested insight on important role of fire protective features in housing. code administration best practices, inspection procedures, and useful insights gained from the author's 38 years experience and institutional knowledge in the day to day management to foot work of municipal property maintenance and housing Inspection.