I talked with a plumbing inspector in a neighboring city about this inspector I was dealing with and he said, "That guy is an (expletive).

How much local regulation plays in the process?

Can someone tell me what the laws regulating unlicensed hard money brokers are in New York on commercial real estate deals?

It's an area that is now highly regulated.

you need to follow SEC regulations

This property was the product of a flipper, however, I'm don't believe he actually updated any of the insulation or any plumbing on this side of the house.

Account Closed is right on.In your case, you might have a slim chance because the whole CFD process is on the fringe and poorly regulated.

Work would/may include vanity replacement, tub replacement (jacuzzi tub), wall/ceiling retexturing, kitchen cabinet and counter replacement, tile work, trim, sink replacement, possibly some minor plumbing rerouting.We are looking for someone or suggestions of someone competent, reliable, and timely (isnt everyone?).

Rerouting all the plumbing and the electric on the interior of the house to separate the utilities would be crazy expensive, if it's even possible, which is why the owner didn't do it.

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