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Originally Posted by APovi
Apparently Florida is a 'Buyer Beware' State.
How do you handle existing 'Non-Compliance'?
Some home buyers/owners have been cited for violations existing for the past 10-20 years or more.
Sellers, Builders and Realtors do not typically represent buyers at all.
Does the buyer have to apply to each CDD to find out if the home they want (new or pre-owned) is in compliance?
Will all the CDD's issue a 'certification' that a home is 'in compliance' with all their regulations before you buy it?
Should I put a contingency in my offers/contracts that requires the Owner/Seller/Realtor to take care of it?
I've seen this problem reported many times but never any solutions.
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Not sure what you are after?? There have been thousands of homes sold, new and preowned. Your question is Do these homes meet meet compliance?? Compliance meaning to receive a CO a "Certificate of Occupancy??? In NY when a home is built the the work is inspected during the various stages of completion. Foundation, Framework, Electrical, Plumbing, Insulation, sheetrock etc. etc. Each phase of construction must meet a Building Code to be approved or be in compliance as you would say?? Compliance to be a standard of building codes?? In Florida the CO / final inspection by "The Building Official""quote" is proof that the structure is habitable. So, you can do 2 things 1.) Hire a Inspector/Engineer to inspect the house before you purchase. I understand he wont be able to inspect inside walls, look at the foundation, there is only so much that a house inspector could see? #2) Don't buy a home in Florida. Best of Luck. I am Happy with my preowned home in The Villages. I am here 3 years and have found no issues.