Permit expired but not closed

[Kaustubh Johri]

Posting on behalf of a friend -


" I purchased a rehabbed property, six months back. I just discovered that the rehabber has not closed the permit before selling the property to me. The permit has expired but not closed.
I understand that open permits remain with the property, will it become my problem or can I pursue the Rehabber, for not closing the permit. What is the exposure of the rehabber and myself in such a case? "

Thoughts ?