Tag: building permits

How to Deal With Unpermitted Renovations

When you are buying a home, it’s important to determine whether any renovations or remodeling projects were properly permitted. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to undertake such work without the required permits and government inspections. A professional home inspector will be able to evaluate this as well as the quality of the job, but you… Read more »

Buying or Selling a Home With Unpermitted Space

Selling or buying a home where construction was done without required building permits can be a prickly problem that is difficult and expensive to resolve. Here’s what to consider when a home has unpermitted space. Problems for the homeowner Homeowners may be tempted to remodel without getting a building permit and related inspections. But this… Read more »