Certificate of Occupancy and Architectural Plans

[Eric Samuels]

So my duplex in Philly is currently vacant (other than me since I’m house hacking) and i’d like to get the other unit rented out as soon as possible. I didn’t know until much after closing on the property that it did not have an official CO and therefore no rental license. I’ve got all of the necessary items for a CO other than architectural plans. Once I get those then L&I will come out to do their own inspection. My reserves are kind of low right now and the best quote I received for architectural plans, which is a requisite for obtaining a CO is for $1800. Would it be a bad move to rent it out first and then pay for architectural plans after?

Appreciate the help.