
Originally Posted by
MarkCO
I actually tried to get a State Legislator to sponsor a bill many years ago. You could remodel and or maintain your own primary residence without a permit except for water, gas and electrical supplies as well as sewer laterals. If you sold your house, you had to get it inspected and pay an inspection fee. If you did something wrong and it caused damage, your insurance company would have to pay for damage to other property, but could deny your claim based on negligence. Needless to say, there was no interest.