2007-09-03 17:22:26 · 8 answers · asked by William C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Get a local council building ordanance inspector out to have a look at it - I know a bloke who had to demolish a complete wall because it was 2.5 centimetres too close to the neighbours property line ...
2007-09-03 17:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can fight it, or forget it. If it's just a couple of inches, draw up an agreement between the new owner and yourself, either selling him the few inches of land, or allowing him to use it. If it's several feet, and really infringing on your property, see a lawyer; Worst case, you can force the contractor to rebuild the house (more likely he will pay you off). Most communities require a setback, where all buildings are so many feet from the property line, The contractor has probably infringed on this also.
Suggest you call this to his attention, and see what he suggests; then if this is not satisfactory, see a lawyer.
2007-09-04 00:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by jimdotedu 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So many things about this question that say something is wrong. To build a house or make improvements you must have permits, you must also demonstrate that the plans are legal and up to code which would imply....the building should be confined to the rightful property owner and not yours. I would call the code enforcement department in your town or city and ask them to come out and make a report. They can clear this up safely, legally and FREE...to you as a taxpayer.
2007-09-04 00:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by BudLt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is called Easement. It will definitely cause problems later if it is ignored. Call the builder and the inspector for the builder in your area. That is something he should have caught. Surveyor
2007-09-04 02:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer. If they will not or cannot fix the roof problem, then make them purchase the land from you. charge a ridiculous amount and invest it!
2007-09-04 00:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can force them to modify it to comply with code. Your response is time critical, though. If you let it go long enough you will have to live with it. Depending on the state that you live that can be a period of several years.
2007-09-04 01:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the local building authority ( building permits ), whomever approves plans for your area and ask why he was allowed to do it .
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2007-09-04 00:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chop it off!!!
2007-09-04 00:26:23 · answer #8 · answered by bada_bing2k4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋