So, here’s the deal: I’ve been busy making some major changes to my home lately. I decided to split one bathroom into two separate ones, knocked down a wall, and even finished up my walk-in attic. It’s been a lot of work, but I was pretty proud of how it was all coming together.
But then, out of the blue, the dreaded inspector left a notice on my door about doing interior work without the proper permits. He even asked me to give him a call. Apparently, he had been keeping an eye on my house and had noticed workers coming in and out on multiple days. He even mentioned seeing a dumpster truck parked outside one day. I guess I hadn’t been as sneaky as I thought.
The inspector said he wanted to swing by for an inspection, but he hadn’t actually given me a violation or issued a stop order yet. He mentioned that I could reach out to him whenever I was ready to schedule the inspection. But here’s the kicker: he also said that if he spotted any workers around before he got a chance to inspect, he would slap me with a stop order faster than I could say “renovation”.
Now, let me tell you, my house is pretty much good to go. There are just a few finishing touches left, like painting one of the new bathrooms and getting a toilet and vanity installed. Once that’s done, my humble abode will be looking all spick and span.
But here’s where I need your help, folks: What should I do about this inspector situation? Do I bite the bullet and schedule the inspection, or do I take my chances and hope he forgets about it? Should I just open the door and let him in when he swings by? Or maybe I should play it safe and get some drawings done and apply for permits before he shows up?
I have a feeling that if I do let the inspector in, I’m basically signing myself up for a violation notice. But on the other hand, I don’t want to risk getting hit with an even bigger penalty for trying to dodge him. Decisions, decisions. It’s a tough spot to be in, that’s for sure.