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Posted by JimL on July 17, 2006, 4:39 pm
On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:59:24 GMT, lorrainecase@aol.com wrote:
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>I made some new electrical circuits in my house, like a garage
>subpanel for example. I use it to power my electric powered toys in
>the garage. Needless to say, I never bothered with permits, although,
>I think, these changes do meet code (I tried to do so). My question
>is, if I decide to sell my house, is the most sensible thing to just
>remove the subpanel and the wiring? To not have any possible issues
>with the inspectors? For typical house owning, TV watching morons,
>having that subpanel in the garage offers very little value, so, I
>think, it is easiest to just remove that unpermitted circuit. Good or
>bad thinking?
Good in that you are considering the question. Bad in that you
didn't include the jurisdiction that applies to you. Almost 100
percent of the logic comes from the jurisdiction..
If you lived in El Paso, Texas, then I'd consider you a complete and
total fool for even thinking about code. Sure they have codes.
Would a sale generate a search of government permits for everything in
the house - Absolutey not.
If you lived in Boston, then maybe you should consider that it might
be cheaper to take everything out.
Sell your house 'as-is' and disclose those things that are major such
as termite damage, etc.
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Posted by Pete C. on July 17, 2006, 4:54 pm
JimL wrote:
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> On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:59:24 GMT, lorrainecase@aol.com wrote:
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> >I made some new electrical circuits in my house, like a garage
> >subpanel for example. I use it to power my electric powered toys in
> >the garage. Needless to say, I never bothered with permits, although,
> >I think, these changes do meet code (I tried to do so). My question
> >is, if I decide to sell my house, is the most sensible thing to just
> >remove the subpanel and the wiring? To not have any possible issues
> >with the inspectors? For typical house owning, TV watching morons,
> >having that subpanel in the garage offers very little value, so, I
> >think, it is easiest to just remove that unpermitted circuit. Good or
> >bad thinking?
>
> Good in that you are considering the question. Bad in that you
> didn't include the jurisdiction that applies to you. Almost 100
> percent of the logic comes from the jurisdiction..
>
> If you lived in El Paso, Texas, then I'd consider you a complete and
> total fool for even thinking about code. Sure they have codes.
> Would a sale generate a search of government permits for everything in
> the house - Absolutey not.
>
> If you lived in Boston, then maybe you should consider that it might
> be cheaper to take everything out.
>
> Sell your house 'as-is' and disclose those things that are major such
> as termite damage, etc.
>
>
I'm not sure I'd consider selling a home these days without the "as-is"
qualifier no matter how perfect it was.
Pete C.
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Posted by John Grabowski on July 17, 2006, 5:15 pm
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> I made some new electrical circuits in my house, like a garage
> subpanel for example. I use it to power my electric powered toys in
> the garage. Needless to say, I never bothered with permits, although,
> I think, these changes do meet code (I tried to do so). My question
> is, if I decide to sell my house, is the most sensible thing to just
> remove the subpanel and the wiring? To not have any possible issues
> with the inspectors? For typical house owning, TV watching morons,
> having that subpanel in the garage offers very little value, so, I
> think, it is easiest to just remove that unpermitted circuit. Good or
> bad thinking?
I have heard of a few instances from my customers where they were asked to
provide permit information for work that the previous owners had done.
After being in that situation they now know to ask for permits when getting
any work done themselves and also when buying a house they would want to
know if permits were issued. This is in New Jersey and it seems to becoming
more and more prevalent.
I suggest that you contact your building department and ask them what the
permit requirements are for the work that you did. If they are required ask
about getting one after the fact and get an inspection now. It always good
to have these things done for your insurance company, and mortgage holder as
well.
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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on July 17, 2006, 6:36 pm
A couple comments selling as is will cost the seller big bucks, since
the buyer will suspect some big hidden troubles....
as is or not fixing minor DIY stuff?
90% of buyers today want a home in move in condition. they dont want to
deal with remodeling or repairing at a time when they are probably
strapped out buying the most expensive home they can afford:(
When attempting to sell something elminating 90% of your potential
buyers isnt a good idea.....
best to find out whats wrong with your home and fiox all the minor
cheap items
the too short T&P line may mean to some potential buyers a slip shod
owner who may have done other hidden work on the cheap....
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>subpanel for example. I use it to power my electric powered toys in
>the garage. Needless to say, I never bothered with permits, although,
>I think, these changes do meet code (I tried to do so). My question
>is, if I decide to sell my house, is the most sensible thing to just
>remove the subpanel and the wiring? To not have any possible issues
>with the inspectors? For typical house owning, TV watching morons,
>having that subpanel in the garage offers very little value, so, I
>think, it is easiest to just remove that unpermitted circuit. Good or
>bad thinking?