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Your House Does Not Meet Code Scam

Posted on: Wed, 05/07/2008 - 20:46
Your House Does Not Meet Code Scam

Home repair con men are telling seniors living in older homes that features of their homes do not meet current building codes. They recommend expensive remodeling so the houses will not “fail.” Older homes are not required to meet contemporary construction codes, Construction code officials do not make unsolicited visits to inspect existing, owner-occupied homes to determine whether they meet current construction code standards.

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