Building question

Hello gssilemaurice

gssilemaurice wrote:

What would happen if we just built without the permit, do municipalities actually ever take people to courf/fine for this?

Any advice would be most appreciate,

Thanks

Too bad to read the troubles your neighbours are giving you and it's sad to say that it's a very common issue here!

Municipalities can get the walls knocked down if you build without permit! It is not advised at all! Better wait till your solicitor tells you what you can legally do or not.

Regards
Kenjee
Expat.com

Also find out if that inspector is on the take and has had a mutual agreement with that neighbour ( I know I will get flamed but since it is and has been  the Modus Operandi as far as town and city councils are concerned , well better let you know so that your solicitor can look at that angle also). Worth escalating it by having a journalist ( print or like radio 1 ) bringing this kind of situation in the open .

Hi.
1. The  municipality must accept your application in the first place. You should submit your application at the designated counter. The inspector has nothing to do with the submission of the application. His work starts after the application has been submitted and accepted by the clerk at the counter. If they find that there is any missing documents or some amendments must be made, the municipality should inform you in writing within two weeks of the submission of your application.
2. If the clerk doesn't accept your application, ask him for a written explanation as to why he is refusing your application. If he refuses to give you a written explanation, tell him that you will file a complaint with the nearest police station, the Mayor and the Town Clerk.
3.If the clerk still refuses to accept your application, file a complaint with the nearest police station. Ask for a meeting with the Mayor and the Town Clerk. Bring your attorney when you meet the Mayor and the Town Clerk.
N.B
A few years back, I asked for a building permit for the construction of a block of flats. The inspector kept asking me verbally to make some changes/modification. After accepting to make the verbally requested changes for more than three months, I was fed up. I asked my Attorney to accompany me in a meeting with the Town Clerk. After listening to me, the Town Clerk called in the inspector. The latter couldn't give valid reasons for asking for the changes. I received my approved plans without any changes or modifications within one week.

I hope the above will be of help to you.
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Regards,
Ihsan

A back hander with a wad of money will get you what you want 😀

External wrote:

Also find out if that inspector is on the take and has had a mutual agreement with that neighbour ( I know I will get flamed but since it is and has been  the Modus Operandi as far as town and city councils are concerned , well better let you know so that your solicitor can look at that angle also). Worth escalating it by having a journalist ( print or like radio 1 ) bringing this kind of situation in the open .

+1. Most municipal officers are on the take.. which is common knowledge. Take matters public and refer to a solicitor and newspaper too. The officer might be a family friend of the person who complained.

While my post is still active as this site admins are too keen to discourage any criticism of the govt bodies.

Adding to my above statement could you pm me your town or city where you are based. There is an old saying that if you are unable to get your work done by being polite and honest then you will have to bend your ways. I might be advice at no cost to you or if you need some heavy muscle for free...