05/29/2026
That finished basement was the reason they made the offer. 🏠
Three weeks from closing…an open permit surfaced.
The work had been done. But it was never inspected.
Never signed off by the city.
Re-inspection required. Non-compliant electrical found.
Remediation cost: $28,000. Six weeks of delays.
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(Illustrative scenario based on common permit patterns
across Canadian markets.)