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Jennie Berger Easy Permits in Chicago | Rough Inspections Required? Or not?
24 February 2021 | 2 replies
You can use the Easy Permit Process for the following project types:Inside the BuildingDrywall Replacement (greater than 1,000 square feet)Exterior Doors*Fire Damage (buildings with 24% damage or less, require demolition inspection approval and a separate electrical permit)Furnaces (replacement of existing gas-fired only in all commerical buildings and residential buildings with 4 or more dwelling units)*Existing Plumbing Fixture ReplacementElectrical Work (requires an electrical contractor)**Counter Top and Cabinet Replacement (required for condos only)Outside the BuildingDoors/Window Replacement (4 dwelling units or more, if same size, same location)*Fences (non-masonry fences greater than 5 ft. in height or masonry walls of any height)*Sheds greater than 150 square feetDetached frame garages, up to 600 square feet in area, without rooftop deck*Trash enclosure (wood only)Porch repair (if a violation report says permit for repairs only)Masonry work (mason contractor required)Tuckpointing (mason contractor required, masonry cleaning and grinding require a pollution prevention permit from CDPH)Roofs (If adding a layer, a general contractor or primary owner can perform the work)*Roofs (If total tear-off, must employ Illinois-licensed roofing contractor)Lintel repairs (6’-0” opening maximum, mason contractor required)Scaffolding (an easy permit can be received the same day if the work over the public way has been approved by the Chicago Department of Transportation) * For this project type in an all-residential building, the easy permit may be obtained online.** Electrical permits may be obtained online by licensed electrical contractors only.
Jay Hinrichs Agents in Wet closing states are you allowed to go to closings
19 February 2021 | 16 replies
Now I think if your just the public and you knew about this they may charge for those but for repeat clients or brokers we get it all for free .. they all have big customer service departments and all the title plants are on line and the info in instant..
Lauren Manning House Hacking in Norfolk- Ocean View area
20 February 2021 | 4 replies
A lot of the departments are working from home, but the phones are forwarding and they generally leave an e-mail address you can address questions to.
Jovelyn Punzal Tiny Home people looking for land to rent on in California?
8 March 2021 | 4 replies
@Jovelyn Punzal You may want to check with your local zoning department to make sure you can do that with tiny homes.
Matt Browne Plumber at fault, what next?
20 February 2021 | 7 replies
You can then dispute it with the Insurance department if your state works like CT.Often the contactor will not want to give you that info. 
Qiong L. Out of state investor looking to BRRR in Philadelphia
23 February 2021 | 9 replies
In NYC, a number of my construction projects have been delayed due to delays from our building department.
Nathan Gesner Tenant claims money was stolen. How would you respond?
21 February 2021 | 10 replies
If it is true the bank will close the account will often restore their money after they deal with the fraud department..
Tiffany Locus Is it wise to turn an investment property into a smart home?
24 February 2021 | 14 replies
Important info, landlord, local police and fire Department #s.
Ilya Z. Question about WV code regarding septic + garbage disposer
20 February 2021 | 4 replies
The Health department will probably have the answer.
Rick Martin What are your 10 Metrics For Finding A Multifamily Market?
15 July 2021 | 20 replies
If you went into a department store to buy a pair of slacks but started looking at jackets or tshirts or cologne or jewelry, would your trip be successful or not?