Contract Contractor Building Without Permit Consequences In Michigan
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Storage sheds less than 120 square feet in area do not require a building permit.
(a) In the case of a first offense, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $25,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
If you don't get a permit and get caught, you'll get a notice to stop and/or remove the structure. Fines are likely. Insurance company may be very unhappy with you.
You may have legal recourse if your contract spells out that the contractor is responsible for pulling permits and they don't. If the contract does not clearly state whose responsibility it is to pull permits, you, as the homeowner, are ultimately responsible for any fines or consequences.
Michigan builders who do not acquire permits for their projects face hefty penalties and jail time.
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for a breach of contract action is 6 years. An action against an architect, engineer, or contractor must be brought within 6 years after occupancy, use, or acceptance of an improvement project.
A contractor must hold a current Michigan residential builder's license or show evidence of ability to obtain a license within six months. A contractor must demonstrate a history of having performed work of the scope and type required for the development.
Your complaint may be submitted to the Department using the appropriate Statement of Complaint form which can be obtained by calling (517) 241-9202. The complaint form may also be downloaded online at .michigan/dleg. Briefly list all of the specific items that form the basis of your complaint.
General contracting businesses working on projects valued at less than $600 do not require a license.
