Regulating Inspections

OK. We have just three things to say today:

1. We didn't get to go see Gypsy. We'll try again tomorrow.

2. The management at this KOA are the nicest people in the world. If you ever stay here in the middle of a life-changing event, we promise, they will be of great help.

3. The Great State of California is a mess.

Number 1 requires no explanation. Hang with us. We'll get there.

Number 2 might require some explanation. And, we will provide it. We promise. Just give us time.

So, on to this messed up state. Here's something we learned today: We're calling it "Reason #956 why we can't wait to leave this silly state." 

Did you know that when you have a structural/pest inspection on your house in the state of California and the inspector "finds something", that that very same inspector is expected to do - and be paid for - the work? All courtesy of state regulations! And, if you, the ever wise home seller decide to choose someone else to do the job because you see a more than obvious conflict of interest, then the regulations kick in again. Yes, you see, if you choose another contractor, then you must invite the inspector back to make another inspection. And, yes, that will cost ya!

Geez.

Tell me where I can sign up for a gig like this: You have people pay you to discover work they need to pay you to do. And, if they don't, you charge them to come back and make sure it was done. 

Only in California!