And where your CPA may be worthwhile is reviewing your books at the end of the year when it comes time to file your taxes to make sure you're not breaking any laws, and that you are taking full advantage of tax breaks and existing code.

How do I check that the basement apartment meets the city’s building code standards?

In situations such as this, if it's a multi-family, an appraiser might use Gross Rent Multiplier and/or CAP rate and compare to other large multi-family properties in the town/city/area code. 

The first step we do is review the local municipal codes regarding a PUD (Planned Urban Development) or Re-zoning a property or Zoning a Sub-division, as well as the Comprehensive Plan. 

correct me if I am wrong but I believe if the sewer lateral is over a certain age that the city code is it must be replaced at sale .Ergo the mandatory aspect of it. 

We were told by the technician that it would have to be completely replaced and we would also have to have our chimney lined to bring it up to code.

Open to any recommendations to contractors that have decent pricing around the 91763 zip code! 

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch09.html#en_US_publink1000171747

A UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) release needs to be filed to release the lien, so if you find the original filing and no release, you have a problem!

Something that those with the mentality of a pimp of hosuing wouldn't understand.And, I had investments of my own during the entire period, had nothing to do with these activities.This does not include the homes I have had shut down for code vilolations with frequent violators.