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Cons:

We got a letter about code violations. We have until 10 days from the date of the letter to address them.
The letter was dated 7/20.
The letter was postmarked 7/25.
The letter arrived 7/27, which is a Saturday, and the city offices are closed
The deadline is 7/29, when they will perform a reinspection.
One of the items is getting a dead tree removed. Three weeks ago we scheduled someone to look at it. Their earliest available appointment was 7/23.
Due to the rot and proximity of power lines, their company is unable to do it, and we need a specialist.
We are going out of town soon, so scheduling a specialist will be difficult.
My in-laws announced they're spending the night tomorrow night. 26 hours' notice. We knew they were "maybe stopping by on their way through at the end of the month," but somehow that morphed into staying the night. Tomorrow night.

Pros:

I emailed the code enforcement officer detailing our difficulties and the disadvantage the late arrival of the letter put us at.
My father-in-law enjoys yardwork, and can probably help us trim the trees and address the lawn issues.
My mom listened to me spill all of my stress and was kind and encouraging.