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I am in the process of purchasing a home in TOH, and found out that the 1952 house had an extension in 1954, with permits, however the permits were not closed. I suppose this means the house needs a CofO ,
Can anyone contribute how long that may take?
They are working on it, just wonder how long it could take? Suppose just an inspection, and sign-off by the TOH
You probably have a time frame for closing built into the contract.
Tell your lawyer you are incurring costs for every day past the anticipated closing date. Why should I suffer if the seller never got his paper in order. Ask for an adjustment?
It will be to today's code. It's going to take a while.
If they need plans I recommend they contact John at Eagle Drafting in Franklin Square. i can guarantee the Town of Hempstead (if that is the "H" you are referring to) will pass his plans if it's something simple. If this was a large addition that required a foundation....
It will be to today's code. It's going to take a while.
If they need plans I recommend they contact John at Eagle Drafting in Franklin Square. i can guarantee the Town of Hempstead (if that is the "H" you are referring to) will pass his plans if it's something simple. If this was a large addition that required a foundation....
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One more question, If an inspection is required, would it be tro the code of the construction , or todays code?
I agree with Twinkles but realize that a Home Inspector can only look at what I visible. Much of what has changed in construction codes is hidden inside the walls.
It's a slow process. Be careful around locking in your mortgage rate - there is a good chance this will run well past 30 days after the "on or about date".
If so, you will be left with a decision: walk away from the sale or close with the sellers money held on escrow that will be used towards getting the house up to code.
Depending on where rates sit at the time, it can be costly to extend your rate if you extend the contract.
Give yourself time, but don't let anyone knownthat but you and your mortgage co. Not even your realtor. Light a fire under the sellers ass to get this done.
How many inspections were completed when the permits were taken out in 1954?
You can also have seller put money in escrow to deal with this but it would have to be a lot of money!
Yes, it would be to today's code.
Good luck!
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