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Danyel Tiefenbacher Unpermitted new bathroom in turnkey property
25 September 2019 | 5 replies

Hi guys!My wife and I have a home under contract with a turnkey provider. This was a full remodel with new roof, all new mechanicals, complete bathroom gut. As part of the rehab a new bathroom was added. Turns out tha...

Kyle Smith Need Help With A Major Renovation Decision - Pull Permits or No?
1 March 2023 | 17 replies

I'm extremely torn on which general contractor to use and would appreciate any experienced investor's feedback on my situation!Situation = converting a SFH into an up/down duplex. The basement needs a full renovation ...

Bill Graham Built basement kitchen, is it covered?
1 January 2024 | 6 replies

Hi,I built a basement kitchen to add a unit in the basement, I didn’t get permits, just built it with local contractors and my own skills. Is it covered under my home insurance? do I need to call my insurance company ...

Kyle McCann Philadelphia Zoning Question (RM-1)
7 February 2024 | 6 replies

Hey Everyone!Long time reader and first time poster here!I am currently under contract for my first home! It is a duplex in Philadelphia. The property is zoned RM-1, and the property meets all of the duplex requiremen...

Marcin G. permits
8 February 2014 | 16 replies

Lets say we are talking about cosmetic rehab ..new floors, paint (inside/out). Nothing related to plumbing, possibly new windows, paint the deck, new cabinets, counter tops etc. we need to open up kitchen, demo wal...

Dan H. Contractor was paid for permit but never completed the permit pro
31 August 2015 | 7 replies

We hired a local electrical contractor to do electrical work at one of our properties (2 units).  He charged us for a permit as well as the work performed.He finished all the work and received the complete payment but...

Ray Li Buying a house with garage conversion without permits
3 August 2017 | 4 replies

Hi, newbie investor here. I just entered into contract for a single family house, where the seller disclosed that they converted the attached two car garage into an in-law unit without applying for the permit.1) Is th...

John Baxter Problems with City Inspector on my first fixer upper
20 November 2015 | 4 replies

I've just bought my first fixer upper and feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew. It's an old wooden duplex in a nice neighborhood. I've been shocked by the poor quality tradesmen I've come across.Now I have a...

Shiri Manor Nisenbaum Basement finished without permits
23 January 2017 | 9 replies

I am looking at a house on Atlanta in Rockdale county. Tax record shows its 3+2 .The seller build in the basement additional 2 + 1.The property manager say we can get rent for 5 rooms, which is much higher. Renters do...

Michael Gessner Open permits/non permitted work ???
9 February 2021 | 5 replies

Just received title back on a flip purchase, title revealed open permits/no co which I assumed would come back as its gutted and an as is purchase. However I just found out permits were not pulled for what work has be...