WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
That “just a formality” mindset gets me, too. I once skipped a zoning variance because my neighbor said it’d be fine—ended up backtracking for weeks and paying extra fees to fix it. Now I literally print out every checklist, highlight what applies, and tape it to my fridge (not kidding). I try to budget time for at least one call or email to the city, even if I think I know the answer. Has anyone actually found a way to make all this paperwork less painful? Or is it just something you get used to after a while?
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
Man, I hear you on the paperwork pain. I’ve tried apps, spreadsheets, even color-coded folders—still feels like a second job. The only thing that’s helped a bit is making a ritual out of it: coffee, music, and just plowing through forms for an hour. I still mess up sometimes, though. Honestly, I think you just get a little more numb to it over time... or maybe just better at not losing stuff. Anyone else ever try to bribe themselves with snacks to get through a permit packet?