Is it necessary any permit for a bathroom remodel and painting?

[Pablo P.]

Hi everyone, I am make plans for a small rehab in MD. I would like to know if I have to apply for a permit to remodel a complete bathroom, throw down a wall and paint the whole house. Thanks in advance for any information.

[Kenton LeVay]

Many investors will avoid the permitting process because it costs money and time (time is money, especially with expensive holding costs). My advice is to go ahead and get the permit. If you sell the house and the buyer sees work has been done they will look up permits. If there are no permits on the bathroom remodel, how can the buyer know the pipes aren't leaking behind the walls? It's always best to just go ahead and get the permit. Can't put a price on doing the right thing.