Permits are ostensibly required to keep buildings safe. They also trigger reassessments and tax increases. They just didn’t want to pay their “fair share” of taxes. BTW, in Massachusetts, the contractor or the homeowner can pull the permit, and it is relatively cheap, like $25 bucks last time I did it. In our small town, the inspectors are very accommodating, and generally show up when requested. I’ve never had any problem with them. Perfectly reasonable people.
Yeah but you know the Clintons don’t need no stinking permits. Permits are for the little people