Home Renovation Permits Explained: Do You Really Need One for Your Project?
Imagine this: You’ve just bought your dream home and are excitedly planning an open-concept kitchen, a cozy master bedroom walk-in closet, and a dedicated play area for the kids. Your contractor assures you, “No problem, this is a small job, no permits needed! It’ll save you time and money.” You think, “It’s just changing a partition wall, replacing some flooring – how serious can it be?” Relieved at saving a few hundred dollars on permit fees, you kick off the renovation.However, months later, as you’re basking in the joy of your new home, a formal notice shatters the peace. A neighbor’s complaint, a building management report, and then city inspectors arrive. They determine you’ve “altered the interior layout without proper…