{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Pool Envy® Podcast","title":"Under the Table: When Cash Deals Backfire","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":548,"description":"Cash sounds simple. Skipping permits sounds faster. But those shortcuts can turn into fines, forced tear-outs, insurance headaches, failed inspections, and expensive fixes — sometimes years later, right when you try to sell.In this episode, Jason Davies of Pool Envy® breaks down what really happens when work is done without permits, or when an owner-builder permit is used the wrong way.We discuss why permits matter beyond paperwork, how problems surface during inspections, insurance claims, and real-estate transactions, and what “getting caught later” can look like: stop-work orders, fines, failed inspections, code violations, and remediation that costs more than doing it right the first time.If you are a homeowner trying to save money, this episode can help you spot the red flags early — before a “great deal” turns into a liability.This is general education and industry commentary only — not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your local building department and licensed professionals.New clients start with a paid Safety & System Evaluation. Pool Envy® does not provide free quotes.Pool Envy® — Florida CPC1460695. Texas TICL1350. Texas RAIL635643. Wisconsin HVAC Contractor 1543940-HVACCONT. Wisconsin Electrical Contractor 1543940-EC. Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor 012100046-DC. Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier 112001269-DCQ.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jreV9to6Gdt_b4cNPqrqc4CVBF1HQSMuSot2984YFkQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Mzhj/ODVhMDRlNTJhM2Iy/MjNhYTU1OWY1NmU4/NjE5ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}