I got a call from the seller yesterday. She didn’t understand the issue and wanted me to discuss it with the utility. She gave me the name of a person at the utility to call. I did. They quickly understood the issue and sent someone out there to investigate. (I don’t know the result.)
They also said the porch was likely added without a permit (I agree and I also addressed that in my report). They called the county to have them address the lack of a permit issue. The owner may be in some hot water. I don’t know what the authorities do when a structure has been built without a permit. Anyone know?