Homeowners bear unknown liability when contractors require owner-pulled building permits
Contractors sometimes ask property owners to pull building permits rather than doing so themselves, which shifts legal liability and risk to the owner in ways most homeowners do not understand. If contractor work fails inspection or causes damage, the permit holder — the owner — bears responsibility. There is no standard disclosure or guidance mechanism for this common situation.
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