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Originally Posted by MplsPete
Summary
• Unapproved Home Modifications: Concern about undetectable unapproved changes made to pre-owned homes.
• Liability for Unapproved Changes: New owners assume liability for unapproved modifications.
• Verifying Submitted Changes: A service exists to check for submitted changes, but it cannot confirm un-submitted modifications.
We're thinking of moving to TV, probably a pre-owned home. Something that concerns me: How can you tell if unapproved changes have been made? My understanding is that the liability for such changes would pass to a new owner. I tried calling a number I found in another thread, (352-751-3912) they were helpful and said they could check for past submissions for changes for a given address, whether approved or denied.
But, how does a buyer know if a change was made which was never submitted to ARC?
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If it is an addition to the house there has to be a permit. Ask for a copy of the permit and copy of ARC approval. For any landscaping, ask for a copy of ARC approval. In both instances, for the building the country building department will have a copy on the landscaping you’d have to check with ARC.
Lastly, familiarize yourself with all setbacks (front, sides and back).