RENOVATIONS WITHOUT PERMITS
Didn’t bother to get a permit before remodeling? If that’s the case, all your hard work might be a code violation. In many communities, you’re allowed to make nonstructural changes, such as replacing flooring or fixtures, without a permit.
A permit is required, however, for projects that are more extensive or structural in nature like altering load-bearing walls, adding rooms in a basement, building an addition, or running wiring and plumbing. Call your local building authority to double-check, because violations like these may result in hefty fines when it comes time to sell the house.
