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Do I need a building permit to renovate my home? If so, what type?
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Im looking for the best website to find Permits pulled by contractors in Dekalb County by the home address. I have found one for Fulton, but Dekalb seems to be a bit more tricky; they only gives permit information by ...
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Excuse the super novice question here but here goes.
If one purchases a 2 family with an illegal unit, what’s the protocol on making it legal? Property is in a 3 family zone. Say it won’t be an issue with the lender...
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When do you need to pull electrical permits in jersey city? Based on our inspection report we need to install GFCI outlets are they are not present in kitchen and bathroom area. As well as adding new light fixture poi...
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Thanks all that weighed in on my last thread. I was looking over my options, many of you guys advocated self management...BUT there's a problem with that. The borough has an ordinance in place where I can't get a rent...
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Hello all,I am new to investing and am working with an investor who operates his own development company. He will be the general contractor for my first project. He also happens to be a family friend (I actually tau...
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I have a 1923 year old home with old windows that I would like to replace, as well as replace some of the framing around them due to termite damage. Would like to slowly do over time, at my own pace. 1. Should I pull ...
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I think the house may have a 400sq' addition. How do I determine if the owner got a permit for it? I don't know what year it was done. None of info notes it that I can see--mls sheets or internet, tax history shows ...
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I came across a group of vacant building lots for sale in a 1960’s subdivision. About 1/3 of the lots are built on and I would guess most of the houses are 20-30 years old. Of the vacant lots, the largest lot is ove...
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I've done some preliminary research, but I can't find anything more recent than July 2022- has permitting been reinstated for San Bernardino County (specifically Joshua Tree)? If so, can someone please help me out wit...