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Updated over 5 years ago on . Most recent reply
City Permits not pulled
Hello all,
Have a question. I have an offer out on a house in Philadelphia that was rehabbed and we found out that no permits were pulled at the city for the rehab (new kitchen, HVAC, plumbing...etc). I am planning on renting this property out. Is this something that is normal? Should I be worried? Would I have any issues with the city?
They have accepted my offer but have indicated it would be in "as-is" condition, which kind of worries me because it was rehabbed. Why would say this on a rehabbed property?
TIA
Maneesh
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@Maneesh Joshi, Do not take this lightly. The City could require that permits be pulled, all work inspected , and brought up to City standards, prior to any occupancy permit being issued. There was a case in another PA city where somebody built a second house in the back yard without a permit. the city refused to issue any permit for the already built home, and nobody was allowed to occupy the house EVER!