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Code Enforcement for Apartment Issues Your list nails the big ones: leaks/mold (health code violations under SC's International Property Maintenance Code), pests (nuisance violations), unpermitted mods (zoning/building code breaches), electrical/plumbing faults (safety hazards), and fire risks (life safety codes). Reports trigger inspections within days to weeks, fines start at $100–$500 per violation, and landlords face eviction holds if they don't fix it fast. In Spartanburg City: Call the Property Maintenance & Housing Inspections Division at 864-596-2915 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm). Give the address and describe what you've "observed" (e.g., "visible mold on exterior walls from street view"). Anonymous OK. No dedicated 311 yet, but they route through police if needed. Spartanburg County (unincorporated areas): 864-596-2727 or 864-596-3970. Same process—online form at spartanburgcounty.org for quicker submission. Pro tip: Snap public-view photos (no tr...