Reno,
There are many EC's out there that do very good work, and if all the EC's were like them, I would have or need a job.
As for my foreign country of NJ, Yeah, this state gets a little (Lot) out of control on a lot of items. The states answer to our complaints would be if you don't like this state, you can always move out. ( Though I think you have to pay a tax on leaving this state too.)
Also around here a lot of illegal built basements in codo assoc. are turned in by a neighbor. They are one of the firsts to drop a dime on their neighbor. It is the "If I need a permit, why don't they?" attitude.
Last item is that a lot of realtors around here also check on "finished" basement. Too many times the owner sells a house and moves out, then the realtor is left holding the bag and trying to get a new buyer, and trying to get old permits closed out.
