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William Howley
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Should I pull permit for new roof? additional stipulations apply-

William Howley
  • Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Hi, I recently bought a triplex in Florida that was built in 1920. If anyone here knows real estate in FL 1920 is super old and there is obviously a ton of damage to the property. It needs a new roof, this is my first time replacing a roof. I am debating, should I pull a permit? I know it is the "right" thing to do, but I am worried that if the inspector goes to the property they are going to start citing me for a million other issues with the property and I am going to open a can of worms for myself. I guess my real question here is...

1. Is it completely necessary to pull a permit for a roof, do like 50% people not do this?

2. When pulling a permit does an inspector come out, and start checking out the condition of the property in general? 

3. What would you do in this situation? 

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John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
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John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
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Yes..pull a permit. You COULD be fined, forced to get a permit, or possibly even be required to tear it off and start over. Permits are cheaper than going the other route in the long run, and there will be a record of when it was installed if you ever want to sell and want to promote the benefits of purchasing the property.

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