STOP WORK ORDER AFTER RENOVATION IS COMPLETE

[Raj Pathak]

I got a stop work order 3 months after the work is completed. Building inspector wants to come in and check out all things that were done. We did not do anything structural. Everything is done according to the code but I want to know what are my options here in Baltimore City, Maryland. 

It was a complete rehab. What are my options here, if any one dealt with similar situation before? 

[Ned Carey]

@Raj Pathak 
     said to be upfront with him   .  .  .   said he wants to tour the property inside with me    
     what should I do ?

Be up front with him and let him tour the property with you.

Basically you are already screwed. You can only make it worse by pissing off the inspector. Be respectful and hope he takes it easy on you.

Did you use licensed contractors? That may help. You can say you thought it was their job to get the permits.

You took a big risk by not pulling permits. First the inspector can ask that you open up the walls so they can inspect the work behind the walls. Next many agents will see that a full rehab has been done and ask if permits were pulled to protect the buyer.  Fortunately in today's competitive market buyers may not demand that. Good luck