I agree and have told him the same, however he is insisting that he needs to replace the furnace (with proper permits this time) and pay for it himself.
So - What is his LEGAL exposure, if anyway?
Assume worst case scenario - fire caused by his faulty installation.
Thank you
Lynn
My father-in-law (who is 85) has gotten himself all in a tizzy about a furnace he installed in a 2-flat (not owned by him) in the city of Chicago 21 years ago. He is afraid that if something happens (fire??) that he will be held liable and lose all his savings because he did not get a permit for...