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I haven't ever posted here and hope I am doing this correctly . . . if not, I apologize!
I bought a house two years ago and have just recently found that the former owner covered all kinds of things with 1/4 inch drywall . . . including a working electric outlet. Do I have any recourse?
Depending upon your state, you might have a recourse. Talk to your realtor. However, SmartMoney is right. Best to fix it yourself.
You might want to clarify....I imagine you aren't suggesting that the OP talk to his/her realtor about whether or not recourse is available in their state, you are suggesting the OP receive a few attorney referrals from the realtor.
Back up guys, this isn't "electrical work" without a permit, it's drywall work without a permit, and very few localities prohibit drywall work without a permit. Covering an outlet with drywall is common enough that builders routinely mark the locations of outlets & switches on the (unfinished) floor. This isn't a big deal, nor is it a safety issue.
Putting a layer of drywall over damaged drywall is a common & workmanlike repair. Many people do it to increase the fire rating of walls & to reduce interior noise.
Back up guys, this isn't "electrical work" without a permit, it's drywall work without a permit, and very few localities prohibit drywall work without a permit. Covering an outlet with drywall is common enough that builders routinely mark the locations of outlets & switches on the (unfinished) floor. This isn't a big deal, nor is it a safety issue.
Putting a layer of drywall over damaged drywall is a common & workmanlike repair. Many people do it to increase the fire rating of walls & to reduce interior noise.
Yep.
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