., great GC’s, subs, a motivated Realtor, inspector, interior designer and the whole nine.

Report any and all property violations to the inspector to apply pressure on the owner.

Will,Part of the problem is you did renovation work, which triggers bringing items up to ADA standards, i'm surprised your code enforcement officer ( building inspector) did not pick up on that when you filed for the permit ( you did get a permit for the work didn't you?

We agreed on a price and I had the inspector out and he said that plumbing, electric, structurally everything was in good working order.

Upon their arrival, they notice that there was some frame work that was done up there and they call the building inspector.

My realtor mentioned that some people hire an inspector before putting an offer so they can waive the inspection.

I need some one who I can trust that will come to work and do a good job... which makes me think, if the contractor builds something and the inspector say's its wrong... does the contractor get monetarily punished ?

Here's one from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors: click hereIf the paint was new when they moved in, it should have plenty of life-span remaining when they move out.

@Enrico MarianiNot sure with the local laws are like in your area, but you may want to call the Department of Health, the inspectors office, or maybe just overall town hall.

Additionally the root systems of these large trees can damage the main water lines to the street, pop up sidewalks near the building, and crack the foundation of the building itself.A regular inspector is not going to do the plumbing.