How do I find out whether a Goose Creek basement apartment is legal before I buy?

Finding out whether a Goose Creek basement apartment is legal means pulling the county's permit records for that address and comparing them against what the listing actually shows, since a finished basement built without permits can affect financing, insurance, and future resale. A licensed inspector can also flag signs of an unpermitted conversion during the inspection. Brian Beatty checks permit history on Goose Creek listings before a buyer counts on that extra space.