Building Inspector - Violation - Single Family - Shedrock Work

[Chan K.]

Hi Everyone, 

I just want to hear your point of view on the following violation scenario if asking me to pull a building permit is necessary.

Lowell Massachusetts

I got a letter from the building inspector stating that I am in violation. 

Background:

This is my single family that used to live in. I moved out about 6 months ago. 

I am trying to polish the house before selling it. So, I have been working on it over the weekend and late evening with friends helping every now and then. 

I have been painting, patching holes, replaced some shedrock, replace door, code the floor, put new carpet, vinyl floor, bath fitter.. etc

I called and talked to the building inspector to find out how he found out, and he never answered the question. He told me that I am in violation, and the longer I wait, the more fee it will accumulate. He told me that replacing shedrock required me to pull a "building permit". 

I did not change or re-stud or re-fixture anything major. 

I just want to see what everyone though on this.  

Thanks

[Wayne Brooks]

@Chan K. If you have a sour attitude, every wall may get opened up. If honest and cooperative, probably not.