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    Feb 24, 2010, 12:53 PM
    My house has no permits, what will happen, who is responsible?
    My house has no permits, what will happen, who is responsible?
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    Feb 24, 2010, 12:57 PM

    Permits for what?
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    Feb 24, 2010, 02:05 PM

    The permits are for the house,garage,well,elec & septic
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    Feb 24, 2010, 02:16 PM

    Sorry building permits
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    Feb 25, 2010, 12:37 AM

    If the work was recently done, the city, county, or whatever it is that requires building permits is likely to fine you. It is also possible that a certificate of occupancy can be denied, and you can be prevented from moving in. They may require that the structures be torn apart at least enough to enable the inspectors to verify that the work was done according to code.

    Are the authorities aware of the fact that the place has been built without permits?

    Who is responsible? Whoever did the work.
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    Feb 25, 2010, 12:38 PM
    I bought this house and no one ever told me that the home has no building permits. So, who is responsible? The Realtor, The title company or the last home owner?
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    Feb 25, 2010, 01:00 PM
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    ... so, who is responsible? The Realtor, The title company or the last home owner?
    Are you being given trouble by the authorities? If not, I suggest that you "let sleeping dogs lie".

    As I said, the builder is the one responsible.

    The Realtor? No, unless the realtor was actually aware of the lack of permits

    The title company? No. If you look at your policy, you will find that title insurance doesn't cover un-recorded issues of this nature.

    The last home owner? Only if that person was an owner-builder.
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    Feb 25, 2010, 04:48 PM

    How old is your house? This would dictate the permits answer.

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