Re: Bought A Home Without the Certificate of Occupancy

Re: Bought A Home Without the Certificate of Occupancy by Anonymous on May 30, 2007 @01:19

In my area, it isn't unusual to rent a place without a C of O. Once found, the city will insist on the full inspection and levy a small fine for not obtaining it. More fines will be levied if the building is found to be in major violation. However, if the building is up to code, the fine in my area is so low, many just don't wait for the C of O and prefer to face the small fine rather than lose the income. I image NYC would be a much higher fine!

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Re: Bought A Home Without the Certificate of Occupancy by MyPropertyMyRules (NYC) on May 30, 2007 @22:43	[ Reply ]

Well, I certainly wouldn't be surprised to find many landlords renting without it in the NYC. I tend to go by the book cause I don't want it with the Department of Buildings.

Re: Bought A Home Without the Certificate of Occupancy by Anonymous on May 30, 2007 @23:00	[ Reply ]

Heck, in my area (very rural) whole houses sometimes get built without any permits. You just drive by one day and there is a new building.

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