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Rick Beley
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 12:18 pm: |     |
We are in attorney review for a house we are purchasing in Maplewood. We were told by the sellers attorney that the buyer needs to get the certificate of ownership. Anyone know if there is any truth to this? |
jem
Citizen
Username: Jem
Post Number: 764
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 12:28 pm: | |
I think you're refering to the "certificate of continued occupancy." If you're dealing with a realtor, they can help you navigate this. It's pretty simple. The buyer pays at Town Hall (I think it's something like $40) for the inspection. The owner then gets a copy of the certificate, which has to find its way to your attorney. It's all very straightforward, and I think the major purpose is to make sure that there aren't any unsafe or illegal (i.e., bedrooms in basements or extra kitchens) conditions in the house. |
Rick Beley
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 1:30 pm: | |
Thanks! That sounds right. Town hall said, $40 to fill it out and get the inspection done. |
Robert Little
Citizen
Username: Boblittle
Post Number: 62
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 5, 2003 - 1:10 pm: | |
Jem hit the nail on the head, Rick. It seems odd that after paying a kajillion for your house and a few hundred for a private home inspector, you need the township to say whether the house is capable of being occupied. Instead, the CO helps enforce the zoning and inspections system. If the previous owner had work done without permits or approval, the township could hold up the CO until he or she fixed the situation.
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