They're new neighbours. I've introduced myself but they never talk and they run away when we are outside. (LOL).
They're building like a granny flat under their house or something without building permits. If it is a flat it will impact on my amenity by reason of the increased density, noise and parking requirements.
Should I dob them in to the authorities and let them handle it - putting my name on the public record? What would you do?
2007-11-26 10:01:21 · 9 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In NSW... nobody can build without a permit and to get it... normally the local authority contacts neighbours to ask whether they consider there will be adverse impacts. I know it is illegal work by reason that no consent from the local authority was issued.
2007-11-26 12:08:14 · update #1
Likely they are avoiding the cost of a building permit which usually prompts a new assessment of the value of your property. That leads to an increase of property tax. I just got burned by having a new window installed. I tried to do things by the book, (it was in the front of my house!) and the county had someone here within the week. They appraised my property for FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS more than I paid taxes for last year. I contested it and they have already denied me on round one. It was one dang expensive window.
There have been instances of soundproof rooms being built with evil intent, and many people have poured concrete over graves of victims. I think I would call the county, (or whatever authority handles permits in Australia,) and inform them that the building is going on. If it is a flat, it will cause extra traffic. The authorities have no motive to give your name. That is how most illegal construction is caught. You might also consider the possibility that if there is electrical work being done and they are ignorant of proper installation, you have a fire hazard next door.
2007-11-26 14:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My brother bought a very small lot on the side of my moms home from my mom. He built a home there. When the diggers came and dug the dirt they ran into alot of sand. Things went as planned but as they were pouring the basement someone noticed the house directly behind my brothers new home looked as though the garage had shifted a bit. Sure enough it was due to the fact that everything was built on sand instead of solid dirt that the land began to cave. My brother was getting permits and doing all to code. But the neighbor that we had been friends with for 40 years flipped and would not accept any apology or an offer for the digging company to make things right. She just had to sue him. She paid a lawyer and got exactly what my brother had offered in the first place. all was well except the damage to our hearts. So I would suggest you do or say noting unless you are certain that there is something that could endanger someone if it is not inspected. Like gas lines or something of that nature or the land caving in. Best of luck and god would not want you to stand there and allow the neighbor to blow the house up.
2016-05-26 01:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean they are building rooms in the basement? How do you know they don't have building permits if you haven't talked to them? How do you know it isn't a rec room, extra bedroom, and extra bath, like millions of people have in the basement?
Again, how do you know such permit hasn't been issued? Under privacy laws, what entitles you to that information? Or are you saying you have already made a report?
If somebody is building onto the outside of the house, it affects the neighbourhood. If somebody is building a rec room or bathroom in the basement, it has nothing to do with the neighbours.
2007-11-26 10:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When I do an addition to my house, no matter where it is located I have to have a city bldg. permit. So should they. From the description it reminds me of the guy that had a secret room under his garage full of guns, explosives, etc.
While the guns were not illegal the explosives were. I would definitely turn him in to your code control officer. You can do that with just a call and not give your name. It could save you a lot of trouble and maybe protect your whole neighborhood from danger.
Sarge
2007-11-26 10:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like he or she is hiding something. If you are friends with that person go ask them nicely what they are building.
2007-11-26 13:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by jmburgess9 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like they're hiding something, a building permit is a must. sounds creepy to me, maybe they are going to hide bodies down there, hey it happens. call your city's building dept. and anonymously get them to check it out
2007-11-26 10:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Tell the cops, thats what i would do. BUT before that inform them about it being illegal, they really might have no clue.
2007-11-26 10:10:44 · answer #7 · answered by anais 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to be evil, wait for it to be completed and then go report it as a Concerned Citizen. Then they'll have to rip it all out.
2007-11-26 10:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
maybe they're hiding their money... try to find out what it is and if so, ask them for some hush money.
2007-11-26 10:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋