Q: We purchased a house in OR and found the prior owner had an open work permit that was not disclosed. Is this illegal?
The permit was for electrical work and there have been some issues with our power company and a temporary meter as well as some questionable work in the house. Do we have recourse for solving these issues as the open permit was not disclosed in the sale? What if the house was sold as-is? Shouldn't an open permit be proof the prior owner knew of uncompleted work?
A: An open work permit may just mean that all the work was done but there hasn't been a final inspection. I suggest you call the city and find out exactly what is left to be done. Generally speaking minor issues are not grounds to sue anyone.
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