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Do I have any recourse if my landlord didn't get a certificate of occupancy?
I doubt it. I all the states I'm familiar with, failure to get a permit isn't itself a code violation, nor a breach of the warranty of habitability. There are certainly apartments that are perfectly acceptable, even without the permit. It does suggest that the landlord is either ignorant or trying to hide something.
Can a home be sold without a certificate of occupancy?
In Massachusetts, in cities which require occupancy permits, the lack of a permit is a prima facia code violation. Judges can award a rent abatement for code violations (forgive some unpaid rent, or direct that the landlord return some rent paid). However, if that is the only violation, and the unit is otherwise fine, the judge might not award an abatement, but simply order the landlord to get the permit.
Who provides for the occupancy permit the lessor or lessee?
In many jurisdictions it is ONLY the owner (not the lessee) who can obtain a building permit and the resulting occupancy permit.
You Need a certificate of occupancy for an existing deck?
Occupancy permits apply when you change an occupancy or change a structure. If there is no change, the prior occupancy permit would apply.
Is an occupancy permit needed for substantial completion?
Yes. Substantial completion means that the property can be used for its intended purpose; that cannot be accomplished without a certificate of occupany.
In Pittsburgh PA how old do you have to be to get your permit?
you have to be 16- you can get your permit on your birthday
Can a landlord have work to a home done unannounced?
No. Most state laws prohibit a landlord from entering a rental unit without reasonable notice, and permit access at reasonable times after proper notice is given. The exception is in the case of emergency, like a fire or serious water leak. Did the landlord claim your unit needed some emergency remodeling?
Do most statutes permit a landlord to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent?
I think so, yes.
How high can you legally build a retaining wall without a permit?
Less than 4' without a permit without a slope and 3' with a slope. As high as you want if you have a permit for it.
Can i carry a handgun in Georgia without a permit?
You can't carry a gun in Georgia without a permit.
In Minnesota can you buy a handgun without a permit?
No. You either have to have a permit to carry or a permit to purchase.
Can you sell candy out of your home in Alabama without a permit?
Can you sell candy out of your home in Alabama without a permit?
