This page gathers our reading on code violations, filed under Disclosures & Seller Paperwork. The best starting point is “Unpermitted Work When Selling”, which walks through the decisions, paperwork and trade-offs that come with it. Use it as a jumping-off point, then follow the related-reading links at the end of the article. General education only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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If you need to sell house with unpermitted work, start with permit records, honest disclosure and a clear choice between legalizing, crediting or repricing. This guide shows what to check locally and who to ask.
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