01-04-2013, 07:25 AM
If John "completes a bunch of work that they ((sic))) he is paid for" it'll ONLY be because it needs to be done according to building code.
On this island it's difficult NOT to find a cheat, as is so exclaimed on this forum.
I don't know what it will cost because I don't know if it's built according to code and is worth the liability. I'm not suggesting he's one to NOT inspect and charge a flat rate for 'signing off'. My apologies if I gave that impression.
The rules say if you're owner/builder you have to wait a year to sell. If you want/need to sell before the year is up, you need a contractor to sign off on it. If you're owner/builder AND it's NOT permitted AND the year is not up then you have only added another step. Breathe!
It costs $0 just have 3 contractors come out, inspect and give you an estimate for what, if any, work needs to be done to be for that portion to be 'signed off on'. It's not that uncommon or complicated or anything to be feared. Owner/builders find themselves in this position sometimes; you are not alone.
If you don't have the $ to invest right now, you could get the bid/contractor you're comfortable with and ask for payment contingent on pending sale; they will provide a mechanic lien anyway so it's the same thing. The payment can be provided during escrow. If a contractor will not agree to this, especially in this economy, they're not the contractor you want anyway.
edited to correct spelling.
On this island it's difficult NOT to find a cheat, as is so exclaimed on this forum.
I don't know what it will cost because I don't know if it's built according to code and is worth the liability. I'm not suggesting he's one to NOT inspect and charge a flat rate for 'signing off'. My apologies if I gave that impression.
The rules say if you're owner/builder you have to wait a year to sell. If you want/need to sell before the year is up, you need a contractor to sign off on it. If you're owner/builder AND it's NOT permitted AND the year is not up then you have only added another step. Breathe!
It costs $0 just have 3 contractors come out, inspect and give you an estimate for what, if any, work needs to be done to be for that portion to be 'signed off on'. It's not that uncommon or complicated or anything to be feared. Owner/builders find themselves in this position sometimes; you are not alone.
If you don't have the $ to invest right now, you could get the bid/contractor you're comfortable with and ask for payment contingent on pending sale; they will provide a mechanic lien anyway so it's the same thing. The payment can be provided during escrow. If a contractor will not agree to this, especially in this economy, they're not the contractor you want anyway.
edited to correct spelling.