[Gen.Blather]

I was working on my rental. It needed a roof and I am replacing one wall of vynl siding. An inspector stopped and demanded my permits. As a landlord, I am not allowed to pull a permit. I must use a contractor. They charge three times what they would charge an individual. So the rent goes from $825 to $875 and the payout moved about 18 months out to ten years.

Incidentally, I am not allowed by law to even fix a sink leak.

[davidb56]

My nephew was looking to buy a rental. I suggested to get one up here in Idaho, but he wanted one in Ca, closer to his home as if that would make it easier to maintain..... BTW a tent wouldn't do so good here, as a solid roof often has struggles in the winter, requiring a occasional snow raking.

[Ambrosia]

WHAT? In NC, I must (as landlord) get permit for items that are contractor done, or additions/porches/decks, etc.

However, small jobs for items already there, I can do the work myself. Sinks/plumbing or electrical are done a lot by owners. Replacing some siding makes no sense to need a permit. Not sure about a roof, but I will find out, as I plan to install one in few months...

This country is overloaded with unnecessary permits, that run up price of properties, like the environmental permit ..that is in addition to other permits...$$$ OY Vey!