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11. Do they have a permit

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 11:47 AM

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for the work they’re doing? Most cities require one for demolition as well as construction . Moreover, the building does not belong to the person who hired them, which is a whole other can of worms

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