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Warren L.
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  • New York City, NY
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Do we need to get a permit to rehab houses if my partner is a contractor?

Warren L.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York City, NY
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Hi BP community, I have a quick question about permits and licensing. Me and my partner are looking for rundown properties in Jersey City to rehab and renovate. He is a contractor in NY but not licensed in NJ. I'm just wondering if we need to get a permit or license to do the job or can we just go in and do the work ourselves? Thank you.

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Stephen Earley
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Stephen Earley
  • New to Real Estate
  • Ridgewood, NJ
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In order to pull permits in the state of New Jersey you need to be a licensed contractor. A homeowner can pull there own building permits in some cases but all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work needs to be pulled by a licensed contractor. Good luck!

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