Home Renovation Permits: 3 Severe Consequences of Skipping Them
“My neighbors are renovating too, and they didn’t get a permit.” “My contractor said it’s a small job, no worries. Save on the agent fee, and I’ll buy you coffee.” “At worst, we’ll get fined. How much can it be? It’s pocket change compared to the renovation cost.” These conversations are common in online forums for homeowners planning renovations. A ‘what-if’ mentality is subtly blinding them, causing them to underestimate the weight of the law.However, when construction noise attracts neighbor complaints, or a warning letter from the homeowners’ association arrives, everything changes. A cold ‘Stop Work Order’ is posted on the door, and the once-bustling construction site falls silent. Homeowners then realize they’re facing not just a fine of a…