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In Fairfax County, Virginia, do unpermitted construction rules still apply after a house is sold?

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  1. No, only the original builder is responsible
  2. No, they expire after one year
  3. Yes, even years later with a new owner

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  1. Fairfax County: Code Compliance in Unpermitted Construction www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/unpermitted-construction Checked 2026-10-10.

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