what does a grandfather law mean when housing,spetic,well r ivolced?

Answer 1

Also referred to as the "Grandfather Clause" it simply means this:

A provision exempting persons or other entities already engaged in an activity from rules or legislation affecting that activity.

Grandfather clauses sometimes are added to legislation in order to avoid antagonizing groups with established interests in the activities affected.

In your case you have a well, septic system, in an established neighborhood. There was a new law passed, however, you are not required to adhere to the new law (grandfather clause) as you were in compliance with the original laws which are acceptable as a health standard which has been improved upon by new legislation!

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Answer 2

A grandfather law is a law that allows exceptions for certain new laws. If a property owner has horses in city limits because they were there before the city ordinance was passed is an example. It generally applies to homes that have been standing for a long time and are exempt from city laws because they were built before the ordinances were put into place.

Answer 3

Generally the term "grandfather law" refers to existing installations not being required to meet the standards required in a new statute, code, or regulation.