i have an illegal in-law unit in my house. someone turned me in and now i am expecting a city inspector. the unit has a stove, a fridge, a kitchen sink , some kitchen cabinets and a separate entrance. how little or how much would i have to remove to get the city inspector off my back? your advise will be highly appreciated. thanks.
2007-03-06 16:03:27 · 8 answers · asked by mia 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Get the stove and fridge out...at least the stove....if it does not have 2 full kitchens it may help....
2007-03-06 16:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the shadow knows..That means only the inspector knows. People are no darn good. Be polite and just ask what you need to do to fix the problem.....They can give you H....if they choose. Or they can ask if you had proper contractors and make you buy a permit..Depends on your state, city, county etc and The building inspector. Be humble
2007-03-06 16:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by commonsense2265 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a copy of the building code for your city, and then remove all violating elements. That's all you can do. You can do it now, or you can do it later and pay a fine. You could try putting in a bunch of boxes all over to make it look like a storage room or something.
2007-03-06 16:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by chaseunchase 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your local ordinances, and / or local property covenants. In most jurisdictions, if the "unit" is connected to your own dwelling unit by a door, it is not a "separate dwelling unit" subject to local zoning controls. Only if it is completely cordoned off, like an apartment you would rent to a stranger, is it considered a separate dwelling unit. IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO HOUSE YOUR PARENTS, OR IN-LAWS, IN YOUR HOME, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THEIR OWN LIVING CONVENIENCES. Local ordinances vary, YMMV.
2007-03-06 16:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by cmor5859 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the stove.........In NY,no 2 stoves are allowed in a single family dwelling
2007-03-06 16:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't to have a great fined you better act soon, everything that should not be there, as far as water or gas running must go, they are so savvy and will do everything to get you in terouble, and don't thing to be smarter they will come back to double check I had that experience, specially if we are talking garage,
get to work!
2007-03-06 16:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by smartwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOVE a bunch of boxes in there and make it look unoccupied. TELL them its a storage.
2007-03-06 16:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it on wheels, that way it will be seen as temporary accomodation and you'll be ok.
2007-03-06 16:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋