Pull permits for this? Not sure what to do.

[Bienes Raices]

It needs a repipe to replace polybutylene pipes, plus some minor electrical work (install GFIs, and correct a reversed hot & neutral wires in one outlet), and a new AC handler. The rest is cosmetic improvements.

The plumber advised me that if I pull permits for the repipe, it could open a can of worms because they'll want anti-scald valves, etc. that I don't really need. Also, since this is an REO, I don't have a good disclosure of what work was done on the house in the past. I did call the county and there are no open permits or fines on the house at this time. I don't know whether the permits inspector would go beyond the plumbing inspection and make me do a lot of other code repairs.

On the other hand, I'm not sure what ramifications there could be in the future if I don't pull the permits. It would be a rental, but of course I would sell it eventually, and have to disclose the unpermitted work.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what the best course of action would be?

[Jon Holdman]

You might call the building department and ask about their process for certificates of occupancy. I know in some locations they do have inspections and issue new certificates of occupancy. But I've owned or own property in TX, MO, CO, and CA and never ran into a need for an inspection to get a certificate of occupancy for an existing property. I don't know which process applies in FL.