My in-law is in SF, built in 1950, before permit requirements. The ceiling is 7 feet.
She herself has an in-law, with a kitchen. Any thoughts?
2006-07-08 14:48:57 · 12 answers · asked by wuwu 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
typo....x-friend
2006-07-09 14:10:30 · update #1
I would contact a lawyer because you may be able to get by with this under a "grandfather" type law.
2006-07-08 14:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine is going thru the same process (someone ratted him out on a 40 year old deck and in/law apt. - we live in SF too. Bottom line is that A) there have always been permit requirements for additions of that class. B) if reported, the unit will be inspected. Solutions: 1) Before inspection- remove appliances and plumbing fixtures which will keep unit within the code for storage/workspace. 2) Refurbish to 1950 building code standards- which will be cheaper than modern code.
2006-07-08 15:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by bettervibe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have to show that in fact you rent the apartment out in violation of zoning (single family v. multi unit) You can avoid this by not taking tenants, just accepting people for shared expenses. Unless you let the city into inspect they cannot enter usually. Unfortunately your tenant if you have one can admit the inspectors. Can't imagine they would try to limit this to actual relatives (in law apt) in a city where half the people are living together without being married or blood relatives.
2006-07-08 17:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by frankie59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might be able to fly with this. THis is "grandfathered" and as long as you (may) have documents about this, you might be okay. About your "friend"? YOu call that a friend? YOu mentioned she ALSO has an in-law with a kitchen? No need to report it, just worry about your own.
2006-07-20 03:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One you can't sell or buy a house without it passing inspection and because of the age of the house the codes were more than likely grandfathered.
As far as for your friend what she care about it anyway.
2006-07-08 14:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something was built before building requirements were in place, then it is not illegal.. however, if you're going to get something repaired, or want to build new, it has to be to today's guidelines.
2006-07-21 02:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Imani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you call them a friend if they are going to report you?
2006-07-08 14:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should be grandfathered, which would mean as long as you could prove it has been there for some time, you would be fine.
2006-07-08 14:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry,if it was up before the code was put into effect you have no worry.
2006-07-14 04:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never talk to this person again.
2006-07-08 14:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by miketorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋