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What Counts as Unpermitted Work
Unpermitted work is construction, electrical, plumbing, roofing or mechanical work that required a permit from the city or county but did not get one. An open permit is different: the permit was issued but never finalized with a final inspection.
Your Disclosure Duty in Florida
Florida's disclosure rules come from case law (Johnson v. Davis). Sellers must tell buyers about known facts that materially affect the value of the property and are not easy for the buyer to see. Known unpermitted work can fall into that category. Hiding it can lead to a lawsuit after closing, so disclose it in writing.
How to Find Out What Is on File
- Search the permit history with your city or county building department
- Look for open or expired permits and any past code cases
- Check records from your original purchase, such as the inspection report
- If you suspect work was done but can't prove it, a licensed home inspector can point out what looks unusual
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Option 1: Get an After-the-Fact Permit
Many Florida building departments allow you to apply for a permit after the work is done. The department may require inspections, drawings, or changes so the work meets current code. It can take weeks or months and may cost more if parts must be redone. Rules and fees vary by city and county.
Option 2: Close Out an Open Permit
If a permit was opened but never finished, the contractor or you may be able to schedule the final inspection and close it. Expired permits can be harder, so ask the building department what is needed.
Option 3: Sell As-Is and Disclose
You can sell the house in its current condition, disclose the work, and let the buyer decide. Expect fewer buyers: lenders and insurance companies may object to unpermitted additions, so the buyers most likely to close are cash buyers who price in the risk.
How We Can Help
All About Real Estate buys houses directly, as-is, including houses with unpermitted work, open permits and code violations. We will review what you know, make a fair cash offer, and handle the closing process. You do not have to pull permits, make repairs or pay a commission.
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All About Real Estate LLC buys property directly as a principal and is not a real estate brokerage. This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to a Florida attorney about your situation.
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