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KEYWORD |
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
| Certificate of Occupancy |
What is a Certificate of Occupancy inspection? |
A Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) inspection is
required for all non-owner occupied properties used for rental purposes.
It must be performed prior to the transfer of title. It is usually requested
at the time the purchase agreement is signed. A C.O. inspection is not
required when the seller lives in the dwelling unit. |
| Is there any cost for a Certificate of Occupancy
inspection? |
$50.00 |
| How do I obtain a Certificate of Occupancy inspection? |
The seller or the selling agent (Realtor) comes
to the Building Department with the following:
- Name, Address & Phone number of both the seller & buyer.
- The anticipated date of title transfer.
- If the buyer is going to be residing on the property, which suite
will he/she be living in?
- A check for $50.00
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| If violations are found during the inspection,
who makes the repairs? |
The repairs are the responsibility of the seller
of the property. If the buyer wishes to assume some (or all) of the violations,
then he/she will need to come to the Lakewood Building Department (with
his/her valid driver's license) to sign a notarized Affidavit stating that
they will be legally responsible for the repairs. There is no cost for this
affidavit. |
| Annual Inspection |
What is an Annual Inspection? |
An Annual Inspection is required by law for non-owner
occupied properties and to be done every three years. Annual inspections
are done (most of the time) on a per-street basis. |
| Is there any cost for an Annual Inspection? |
No |