We built a deck onto our house despite county rules that we were only allowed to build a patio thus, we did not get building permits for the deck. How difficult will it be to sell our house? Will this be a huge issue?
2007-02-28 09:02:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
In many jurisdictions a seller is required to disclose things like this to a potential buyer. If the potential buyer has no problem with it, there likely wouldn't be an issue. If your jurisdiction requires a code inspection to be made by a government agency, such as a city or county building official, you could be required to remiove the offending deck prior to a sale. But that seems unlikely. I would just be up front with your realtor (or with a potential buyer if you are selling the house by yourself) and say that the deck really isn't legal. If a buyer walks away, he might not have been a great buyer for your property anyway. Good luck.
2007-02-28 09:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plant some weed under the deck. The new owners won't even notice that the deck is illegal.
2007-02-28 09:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should not be an issue unless an appraiser or inspector makes a bug deal out of it. Just don't add value for the deck and you should be fine.
2007-02-28 09:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by flamingojohn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the city/county inspection done first, if necessary. If it passes inspection, should not be an issue.
2007-02-28 09:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by dan a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is and sometimes is not. Put in in the disclosures, the Realtors MAY ask for a up/date from the county.It most likely will not pose any difficulties for you.
2007-02-28 09:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sell the house. Let the new owner worry about it.
2007-02-28 09:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by ozman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you disclose you did not pull a permit. I highly doubt that will stop any interested party.
RE Agent,
Remax
2007-02-28 10:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by frankie b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋