What Happens If You Get Caught Remodeling Your House Without First Obtaining A Permit?
October 14, 2009 by
Filed under Remodeling Q & A
For some reason I cannot please the city that I live in as far as getting a permit pulled. I’ve been in there several times with things that they have told me I need to bring to apply for the permit. I’m at the point where I am just going to remodel my house without getting the permit because I don’t want to wast anymore of my time with them. I am wanting to know what is the worst thing that could happen to me if I go ahead with the job without the permit.
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Justme on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 1:30 am
If it is outside where they can see it, they will make you tear it down
If you hire a contractor he will get the permit and take all the hassle
Rhonda on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 5:28 am
It depends on if it is inside or out, what state you live in. And if you got nosy neighbors who like to start trouble,
tj@home on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 9:05 am
You can be made to pull down any work you’ve done.
It’s not worth changing anything structural until you have the permit.
Internal changes shouldn’t be a problem, unless its a heritage listed house. Then you’ll need a permit for everthing.
Heather on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 1:44 pm
If you aren’t bulilding any additions or removing any load bearing walls you don’t even need a permit.
But, to answer your question, you’ll get fined for doing those things without a permit.
Adam B on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 6:17 pm
The city will sue you and you could go to jail or pay a huge fine
donna d on Thu, 15th Oct 2009 10:29 pm
they could make you take it apart and make you pay a big fine.