Re: Unpermitted work - Retroactive permits?
Posted by:
HoleeeeFooooook
()
Date: July 23, 2016 10:48AM
wcU9k Wrote:
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> Augiedog Wrote:
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> > Building in error permit and it takes 6-8
> months
> > and is a pain in the nuts so good luck. Herrity
> > building, 8th floor I think permit planning
> > zoning.
>
> it also depends on the item. home-owner's
> insurance, which the buyer "has the right to
> secure upon buying the home - at standard rate"
> (unless waived as describe above) COVERS MINOR
> REPAIR (home depot repair like chaning an outlet).
> also the insurance company, for a price and with
> their own inspection, insure anyway.
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> let's be specific
>
> chaning an applicance is "legal" for a homeowner
> to do, it's the same as changing a light fixture.
> (you said changing not re-locating)
>
> inspector coming out (up to year 2000's) was only
> say $75
>
> a bathroom might be inspected with very little
> effort - though it depends on the building itself
> how much an inspector can see (ie, from other
> floors, through wall)
>
> assuming $75 is not a cost concern
>
> it's a matter of what can be seen or not and how
> big the hole
>
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> you only mentioned the bathroom as possibly
> difficult to inspect
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> Q: Can we retroactively get a permit for the work
> that was done?
>
> yes, everyone said yes above
>
>
> But ask your home insurer what they want done, do
> what they ask or your insurance is worth nothing.
>
> Aside from your home insurer, leave it as-is (if
> you are comfortable with it) until time of sale -
> then order the work done... no point in getting
> permits that you dont need at the moment.
>
chaning? Wtf is that?