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bones · 10-18-2007, 06:40 AM

Question for you guys. I'm looking at buying a house in Calgary that has a finished basement, open space with a bathroom and enclosed utility room. The electrical/plumbing/drywall/flooring was all done professionally, the owner just did some framing and painting essentially. the development is excellent, not flawless, but really well done.

They didn't get a city permit for the development as they were advised that it wasn't really necessary.

Considering most of the work (at least the dangerous stuff) was done professionally and it passes a home inspection. Is there any reason for me to retroactively get a permit for the basement, other than incurring more taxes?

thanks,
j.

10-18-2007, 06:40 AM	#1
bones Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2007	basement development permit Question for you guys. I'm looking at buying a house in Calgary that has a finished basement, open space with a bathroom and enclosed utility room. The electrical/plumbing/drywall/flooring was all done professionally, the owner just did some framing and painting essentially. the development is excellent, not flawless, but really well done. They didn't get a city permit for the development as they were advised that it wasn't really necessary. Considering most of the work (at least the dangerous stuff) was done professionally and it passes a home inspection. Is there any reason for me to retroactively get a permit for the basement, other than incurring more taxes? thanks, j.