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Originally Posted by REDVAN
Ok... here's a question "for a friend".
He is developing his basement without permits.
What is the punishment if the basement is finished and then the city finds out about the development? Is there any retro-active inspection that can be done without ripping all the walls down? How does all this affect insurance?
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I guess my question is why wouldn't he pull the permits? It's not horribly expensive and it keeps the house insurance compliant. The other huge bonus is knowing the basement is renovated properly and safely. Inspectors are usually friendly and offer advice, they're generally a great resource of info. I would never do a major reno without the proper permits.