I'm a contractor and just did a bid on an SB9 project in Los Angeles County - Altadena area (building permit jurisdiction).

If you only have to resand the flooring and it's cheaper, maybe go with that instead,JC township will definitely require permits for plumbing, electrical, gas lines.

The least states:"Tenant shall pay a "late charge" not in excess of five (5%) percent of the amount in arrears for each month the arrears remain unpaid if any Rent is paid more than ten (10) days after the due date thereof, to cover the extra expense involved in handling delinquent payments.

If before getting a permit you have to dance around for Code Dept officials/ city gov and crime is thru the roof, investments will definitely be low whether real estate or other, but it should be benefiting the city officials to keep things that way.

Any taxes not owed, a seller merely file a tax return with the state, just like any other tax returns filed for extra taxes a government has with held. 

@Joey Chalhoub This decision should be read narrowly to address statutory frameworks such as MN where state law permits it to take property to satisfy real estate taxes/penalties/interest, sell it, and keep any surplus outright.

I cannot afford another above the $16,000 which is why I told her $15,000 was the budget.I also stated to let me know of any extra charges that come up so I can watch the number.

Insurance and LicensesThe Subcontractor agrees to maintain:General liability insurance of at least $[Insert Amount].Worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable).All necessary licenses and permits required by law.6.

I think the big question is how badly do you want to keep the extra $50k liquid?

If you did a full repipe and gutted the entire property then I assume (in all that means) that there were permits pulled and this should have been caught when the inspector did their rough in walk through or atleast the final occupancy inspection.