The DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has recommendations for buyers considering purchasing a renovated home or hiring contractors to renovate their current home. Broadly speaking, the OAG recommendations are to:
A. Research the Developer / Seller for Red Flags
B. Ensure Construction is in accordance with Issued Permits and by Licensed Contractors - Three permit known violations documented here
C. Consult Neighbors
D. Retain an Engineer to do more than a cursory home inspection
Download a pdf of the guide. This blog applies the OAG recommendations to 4323 Garfield.
For background information, Go to Post 1 and read the Washington Post article on homeowners who unwittingly purchased purchased sub-standard housing.