Fines for not applied for building licence

Member since 12 April 2024

pia helenaMember12 April 2024 18:10:56

When we renovated our old house in 2017,that then had only a wc with access through the garden,but not separate from the house,we were told by the mechanic that we could apply afterwards for a building licence. The builders made an extention on the house,about 3sqm,to make the wc slightly larger and also in direct connection to the house,no longer having to first go outside and then enter the wc.

After a few years,we spoke to a real estate agent about selling and contacted the mechanic, who said she hadn’t applied for the building licence and that it would cost about €3000 and there would very likely be a fine. (Yes,I was furious.) Is there anyone in here with a similar experience or someone who can guide me through this experience and hopefully get a positive outcome?

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Terrios New member

Member since 12 January 2022

TerriosNew member12 April 2024 19:18:34

The only advise is : find a knowledgeable and trustworthy engineer. Building licenses are always taken in advance, not afterwards. Legalizations of building were possible only for those preexisting 2011.