I would love to just “do nothing” but the senior inspector already said it will go to Code Enforcement in 30 days if I dont apply for a permit (which of course I dont have the money or nor the plans drawn up for…we dont even know specifically what needs to be done, and wont without digging up the kitchen floor into the concrete foundation to find out if there’s any mesh or rebar in it. If there is, it may not need to be a complete tear down, but if there isn’t, it would need to be completely re-done).

I have a meeting with Ian the “Permit Pro” on Monday so we’ll see how that goes. I’m a little skeptical but will play it by ear.

I also wrote a letter to my councilman in my district. He actually called this morning and his rep is working with me right now. They asked me to fax them the inspector findings and they are going to try to help me work with the development office to see what can be done.

I really want to do things the right way, but not when the city inspectors are being so aggressive and unreasonable, especially knowing that I’m not responsible for any of this mess. I just bought the house but to them the current owner is the current owner, they don’t care. Hopefully my councilman can help shed some light into this bad system and come up with some ways we can get some leniency.