my neighbor lives in a two bedroom townhome and he has at least six other people living there. Some are living in his garage. I was wondering if this is illegal and if so who should it be reported to?
2007-12-30 06:26:27 · 15 answers · asked by metalgod84 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i'm not just being nosey, i wouldn't mind so much if they weren't constantly loud, and always smoking outside, its gotten to the point where we have to keep our windows closed constantly because the smoke is always coming in.
2007-12-30 06:34:34 · update #1
You'd have to check with local city zoning and ordinances. In most places, there are restrictions on rental property, but not so much for private property.
My question to you is, are they doing anything to bother you, or are you just a nosey busybody wanting to control other people?
2007-12-30 06:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It does not somewhat count style who did the plumbing artwork or what licenses they did or did not have. in case you flush the lavatory and the water is going down each and every thing is okay, the plumbing works. If there's a clog, and a backup, based upon what led to that, the two you or the owner could pay for it. If there replaced right into a tampon interior the pipes, that replaced into not led to via the owner. Landlord could could pay if tree roots blocked the pipes. of course while there's a backup, different persons's feces arise during the line. it somewhat is a significant sewer line the place each and every thing is going. The mess could have been wiped sparkling up completely via the plumbing employer or others. lower back, as others say, merely becuase the owner helps others to have a canines does not mean you're able to have a canines. And lower back, you're responsible for staring on the situation you hire before you hire it. If this is not what you decide on, do not hire it! in case you do hire it, you're actually not entitled to whinge afterwards which you get carry of what you paid for, because of fact certainly, you get carry of what you have gotten come and seen it seems that replaced into what you're able to get.
2016-12-11 17:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal if the area that it is in has zoning laws. For example there are areas that are zoned "single family residence." This means that people that are not related to the primary occupant cannot reside there. This needs to be reported to the local zoning officials.
2007-12-30 06:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the local ordinances where you live. In some areas, you can have whomever you please living with you. In others, it is restricted to family only - so if you think your neighbor is taking in transients or renting out rooms, you can report it to city hall and they'll send an inspector to find out if this is the case. If it's against the local ordinances, they will deal with the problem.
2007-12-30 06:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there's a legal limit per dwelling per zone designation..the fire marschall in your district can help you with that and give you the correct information. if the allowable legal occupancy is 6 or 7, then wether they live in a garage or sleep in the bathroom, it doesn't matter. they legally can. if not, then the marschalls can visit and request they comply. if not, then they're in trouble with the law..
btw, many illegal immigrants are stached in housing like that as they make their way to the various destinations in the u.s.
2007-12-30 06:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by cramsib 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, where I live 5 is the max if you are renting. Maybe that is the only option for the six other people. Contact the housing authority if you want to report it. But if they are not disturbing you just leave it alone.
2007-12-30 06:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by culpepp11 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Up to the specific zoning ordinances of a county. Call the zoning office
2007-12-30 06:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is a landlord, call and ask them.
If she owns the property the courthouse should know. An easier method may be to call a local realtor as they are a fount of local knowledge.
2007-12-30 06:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by pinky 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your local codes enforcement department or local fire deparment are the agencies that would enforce occupancy limits in a home.
Look in the blue pages.
2007-12-30 06:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't think so, you must be able to get out during a fire though. Back in the 1900's in NYC there were tons of people living in small tenements. Life was truly wretched for those people.
2007-12-30 06:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋