Selling a House With Unpermitted Work: A Basic Guide to Keep Yourself Covered

Tuesday, April 7, 2026Carson SperryView original
DIY handyman attempts some major home renovations

There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with taking on a project yourself—hauling in the lumber, getting the job done with your own two hands. But when it comes time to sell that home, if the work you did—or had done—was never officially greenlit by the city, things are likely to get a little more complicated.  […]

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