Illegal docks
I'd be very concerned about buying a property where you don't have copies of the permits for the docks. I'd insist they get the proper permits so you know before you buy and have legally compliant docks. Don't let someone who thumbed their nose at the law transfer that problem to YOU! Nothing but downside risk in that.
Make sure you validate the septic permit too -- If the owner will violate the laws regarding docks, who knows what else has been done without proper permits and compliance with the law. Better to be safe than sorry. You're buying all those potential liabilities when you buy the house.
Just my 2cents.
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