I've seen this scenario play out where the architectural plans and filing/permitting was including within the Contractor's cost (and not a Design-Build firm) and you'll always have a go-between and will never have access to the "architect".

Based on this, sounds like lenders won’t permit borrowers to transfer title after closing?

Seller your clearly un-permitted deck encroaches into the back alley... either move it or we're going to need a $1000 purchase price adjustment.

We know exactly what the problem is, and it's unfortunately that we're falling into a crack in the market due to our septic permit.

He installed new windows in every unit without permits and he puts a trash bin in the street without a permit.

Not too sure if you’re familiar with the Dallas permits department or planning commission, but they are as slow as molasses can get.

In addition, the credit history people obtain through their banks or a service provider are for their personal use only and not permitted to be shared.  

I have an offer out on a house in Philadelphia that was rehabbed and we found out that no permits were pulled at the city for the rehab (new kitchen, HVAC, plumbing...etc). 

The City could require that permits be pulled, all work inspected , and brought up to City standards, prior to any occupancy permit being issued. 

The roofing, H2O heater, furnace permit delay may force tenants to move into motels.