On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 08:59:42 -0800, someone wrote:


this avoids a new bldg permit

Maybe it avoids a permit for a new building, but it won't avoid a new
permit for renovation work.

Common Q on disclosure forms: "Has any work been done on the property
for which a permit was not obtained?". Great answer: "Yeah, we
replaced 75% of the house".