I'm shopping for a single-family home in San Francisco, and nearly every house I've looked at has "unwarranted" addition in the basement or rear -- either a bonus room or an entire "in-law" unit with bathroom and kitchen. My question is fourfold: [more inside]
posted by jillsy_sloper on Jun 1, 2009 - 13 answers

Permit needed to tile a bathtub in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Apr 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What's it like to be a user experience consultant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2009 - 3 answers

As part of a home remodeling project, I'm having a second bathroom installed. Officially, I'm supposed to get a permit and inspection for the work. What are the consequences if I skip this? This is in Seattle. [more inside]
posted by molybdenum on Nov 20, 2008 - 20 answers

How do you verify a state seller's permit/resale certificate and/or tax ID for US businesses? [more inside]
posted by boygirlparty on Jan 25, 2008 - 1 answer

How easy is it to get residential street parking permits in Toronto? What are the chances of being put on a waiting list? [more inside]
posted by mendel on Dec 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Can you provide me advice on getting a work permit in Canada. Also does anyone know about a good agent that will find me a job in and process a work permit for me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2007 - 3 answers

My american fiance has potentially been offered a job in Canada... we've been reading that a labour market opinion is required in order to offer him a job, as we are trying to get all the legwork out of the way. We have found the websites necessary, and all the forms, but I'm looking for any personal anecdotes from any MeFites out there who may have had to do a similar thing - looking specifically for potential processing times, etc. [more inside]
posted by irishkitten on Jun 8, 2007 - 3 answers

In Chicago, can I obtain a porch repair permit to fix my porch but not bring it entirely up to code? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on May 20, 2007 - 14 answers

What's the best location for a driving test in New York? Does anyone have any experience at the Wantagh location? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Mar 21, 2007 - 7 answers

How to get an open work permit for Canada (working in Quebec)? [more inside]
posted by concourse on Dec 21, 2006 - 4 answers

When we finished my basement, I never got it inspected or approved by the town. Is this going to be a big problem for us? [more inside]
posted by quibx on Jun 20, 2006 - 10 answers

My wife is hosting a baby shower for a mother-to-be that wants 50 people to be invited (she's even providing the list). But I have heard that here in Toronto, you need to have a permit for private gatherings of more than 25 where alcohol will be served. We can't find any detailed information on this though. Anyone know where to look, or know the answer?
posted by iTristan on May 13, 2006 - 7 answers

What qualifications and licenses does one need to be a building manager? [more inside]
posted by fandango_matt on Oct 18, 2005 - 7 answers

A friend’s car sat parked legally* on the street outside our house for approx 6 months. It was towed last week for being “parked on the grass” and for not “possessing a valid parking permit.” While there may have been other valid reasons for it to get towed, it was certainly not parked on the grass, nor did it need a permit to be parked there. The towing company denies wrongdoing (obviously) is doing everything possible to avoid responsibility. [MI] [more inside]
posted by fourstar on Jan 31, 2005 - 23 answers