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Hi
I have an accepted offer on a flipped house in plainview. The builder is not ready to provide any permit information on the all the renovation work that was done and is insisting that only cosmetic changes were made. The house also has a gas boiler. How do I make sure all work was done to code and is permitted with the town, especially the gas boiler? TOB required notarized letter from the owner to let me see the house information that the owner is not willing to sign.
Please help! I have an inspector coming in in 2 days.
Probably not the answer you want. If it’s a true flip and was only cosmetic the builder probably didn’t pull any permits. Most houses in Plainview have gas it’s probably legit. When the title search is done it will show any and all issues. Ex. If they added a new bathroom with no permit or if the gas isn’t legal. The owner probably doesn’t care to give you a letter since he knows he house is selling whether you buy it or not. I sold in Plainview last year, had a damn line for the open house and was well over ask and off market in 4 days.
Personally I would run. The only other option you have is to ask what the builder did and then go to TOB and simply explain that you are trying to buy this house and want to know how many, if any permits were filed. They may just say none. The bigger issue is you will have sunk $$ into an inspection and title search and then find out you are on the hook for what he did without permits.
The person you are buying from was out to screw the original owner and they're out to ********* as well. They will cut any and all corners to make a profit.
If you want to renovate a house, do it yourself. Don't move into someone else's project.
Flippers are fast in and out because time is money. The fact that he is not willing to sign a notarized letter to the town makes me question his integrity.
How much do you like\love this house? Is it a good deal? If you are willing to walk away from this house, inform the builder that you won't sign any contract unless it contain strong language that house must have all permits and COs. Hold off on the inspection until you hear back from agent/builder.
OP, what does your lawyer say about the situation?
Clearly if you go ahead with any house purchase he'll be involved and so why not touch base with him before committing any further?
Also I am not sure why the Town is requiring a notarized letter of permission from the property owner ... Are you asking to see information that is not covered by a simple FOIL (Freedom Of Information Law) request on your part?
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