Permitted or Not
May 31, 2007
Yesterday I wrote about the codes regarding home improvements that require a permit from the applicable building department. Pretty awesome as it seems almost any changes to a structure, the plumbing systems, the electrical systems,
the sprinkler systems, etc. require a permit.
The issue now for a seller and for a professional real estate agent who provides advice is how to fill out a disclosure statement that asks "Are you aware of any additions or alterations done without a permit?"
The best advice is disclose everything. What follows is the reaction of a buyer to these disclosures.
I have found that some buyers have more concern than others. Often a buyer who is not overly concerned about unpermitted alterations will be concerned about what will happen when they sell the property. For this reason, many buyers request the seller to have the work permitted prior to a close of escrow.
Most building departments will do an "as-built" inspection and either require changes or issue the "as-built" permit.
If you are considering making improvements to your property, you would be well advised to check with your local building department and, if a permit is required, go through the permitting process.
Yesterday I wrote about the codes regarding home improvements that require a permit from the applicable building department. Pretty awesome as it seems almost any changes to a structure, the plumbing systems, the electrical systems,
the sprinkler systems, etc. require a permit.
The issue now for a seller and for a professional real estate agent who provides advice is how to fill out a disclosure statement that asks "Are you aware of any additions or alterations done without a permit?"
The best advice is disclose everything. What follows is the reaction of a buyer to these disclosures.
I have found that some buyers have more concern than others. Often a buyer who is not overly concerned about unpermitted alterations will be concerned about what will happen when they sell the property. For this reason, many buyers request the seller to have the work permitted prior to a close of escrow.
Most building departments will do an "as-built" inspection and either require changes or issue the "as-built" permit.
If you are considering making improvements to your property, you would be well advised to check with your local building department and, if a permit is required, go through the permitting process.
posted by shirley harry at 8:01 AM
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