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Providing valuable resources for our Kalamazoo & Portage Michigan Real Estate Buyers and Sellers is our top priority.
It is important to have your homes inspected before the final closing occurs. Inspections for insects, radon, and building quality should be performed. Your homeowner's insurance and mortgage should be finalized also. Make sure all the necessary paper work and deposits have been completed before you arrive at the closing.
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Joel Nelson Keller Williams Realty Kalamazoo 8075 Creekside Drive Portage, Michigan, 49024
Office: 269-492-7582 Cell: 269 760-1558 Fax: 888-234-7221
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How do building codes work in the Kalamazoo & Portage Michigan area?
Building codes are established by municipal authorities in theKalamazoo & Portage Michigan area to set out minimum public-safety standards for building design, construction, quality, use and occupancy, location and maintenance. There are specialized codes for plumbing, electrical and fire, which usually involve separate inspections and inspectors.
All buildings must be issued a building permit and a certificate of occupancy before it can be used. During construction, housing inspectors must make checks at key points.
Codes are usually enforced by denying permits, occupancy certificates and by imposing fines.
Building codes also cover most remodeling projects. If you are buying a
house that has been significantly remodeled, ask for proof of the
permits involved before you purchase to avoid future liability for
fines.
Resources:
* "The Ultimate Language of Real Estate," John Reilly, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1993.
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