#building-codes

#building-codes

The Breslins purchased a home for $575,000 and invested $400,000 in unpermitted renovations, leading to the collapse of a $1.5 million sale. Avoiding permits to sidestep costly requirements backfired for the Breslins, leading to a ruling that they fraudulently concealed the unpermitted work. Despite major defects uncovered during a home inspection, the Breslins failed to disclose issues to subsequent buyers, resulting in legal repercussions.

The purpose was to look for ways to work together with federal engagement to have a more coordinated approach to wildfire preparation, risk, mitigation and resiliency,

During the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners converted basements, garages, and attics into bedrooms or offices—often without pulling permits or following building codes.