Open Permits, Expired Permits & Code Violation Evaluations in South Florida
Clem Inspection Services helps South Florida property owners, buyers, sellers, Realtors and investors resolve open and expired building permits, code violations and unpermitted work, and provides commercial property and property condition inspections. The firm is led by Clemente S. Gonzalez, a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC 047393) and Florida Certified Home Inspector (HI5554).
Call (305) 986-3741 or email info@cleminspections.com. Office: 1000 SW 86th CT, Miami, FL 33144. Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00am–6:00pm.
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Service Areas
Serving Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and the Florida Keys (Monroe County), including Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Key West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an open building permit?
An open permit is one that was issued by a building department but never closed out with the required inspections and final approvals. Even if construction appears finished, an open permit can remain on the property record.
Can I sell my house with an open permit?
It depends on the municipality, the type of permit, its age, and title company requirements. Many transactions do close with open permits, but they often require disclosure, negotiation or corrective steps before closing.
Who is responsible for permits left open by a previous owner?
In many jurisdictions, responsibility for open permits transfers with the property. Requirements to resolve them typically fall on the current owner regardless of who pulled the original permit.
Can you inspect work associated with an old permit?
Yes. As a Florida Certified Home Inspector and General Contractor, Clemente can evaluate visible existing conditions related to an old permit and help you understand what may be involved in addressing it.
What happens when unpermitted work is discovered?
It depends on the type of work, the municipality and the property condition. Possible next steps can include documentation, permitting after-the-fact, corrective work by a contractor, or evaluation by other specialized professionals.
Can you guarantee that my permit will be closed?
No. Permit approvals and requirements are controlled by the applicable governmental authority. Clem Inspection Services and Clemdel Construction Corp can evaluate property conditions and assist with appropriate contractor-related steps, but governmental approval cannot be guaranteed.
Who We Help
- Homeowners dealing with an open permit, expired permit or a municipal code violation notice.
- Buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction where a permit or code issue surfaces.
- Realtors and title professionals who need property conditions and permit records clarified before closing.
- Attorneys who need documentation and context for a legal or transaction review.
- Commercial property owners, buyers, investors and tenants.
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Municipal approval of any permit, variance or corrective action is never guaranteed.