Code Compliance

[FlyerInHi]

Why can’t we set standards for GE, Samsung, and others to manufacture more efficient products. The replacement cycle takes care of getting rid of the old stuff.

No taxing or inspection necessary.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=spdrun]Make sure the neighbors either love you, or are so afraid of you that they wouldn’t make a peep.[/quote]

They don’t love me any more, because the house is a rental.
They were hoping a “respectable” family would move in. At first, I told them it’s a second home. They were fine with that, and they even asked me to join them in church.

Bitter old people are just the worse.

[The-Shoveler]

We used to have an issue with the neighbor because the HOA told them we complained about their dog.

We never complained it was that the other neighbor who complained but wanted to blame us for doing it so they could still be friends etc… so they told the HOA to tell them it was us.

all kinds of crab goes on.

Also on a Condo, there was an issue with the next condo over but the HOA did not want to confront the guy for what ever reason so they sent the notice to us LOL.

[outtamojo]

[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=spdrun]I think FIH mentioned strictly internal improvements, not something that could hurt the neighbor. Sounds like his neighbor was just being a nosy twat.[/quote]

This is a community in Las Vegas where there are lots of useless retired people who have too much iddle time. They are jealous of outside investors who bought all the foreclosures.

I will tell the inspector, no sorry and see what happens next.[/quote]

Install some chicken wire fence around your property and declare yourself a rancher then you can do whatever you want and all of Nevada’s militia will protect you.

[njtosd]

[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=spdrun]Make sure the neighbors either love you, or are so afraid of you that they wouldn’t make a peep.[/quote]

They don’t love me any more, because the house is a rental.
They were hoping a “respectable” family would move in. At first, I told them it’s a second home. They were fine with that, and they even asked me to join them in church.

Bitter old people are just the worse.[/quote]

I wonder if the renters can (legally) allow an inspection? I could see your neighbors influencing them to do so, if there is the spite you describe. Might also result in them having the right to withhold rent….. I know very little real estate law – s

[NotCranky]

When I fought off my only citation, and it was a big one a grading thing. I had to fight like crazy. They gave me a stop work notice on the house I was building ,but I ignored it. I followed up every conversation I had with an email no matter if they answered them or not, mostly they did. I wrote Dianne Jacobs and told her I needed help with Code enforcement “shake down”. A week later I got a letter dismissing everything. It took several months altogether.

A few points I made , first I said go they could get everybody else first.
I also said that I verified that it was exempt work but they said not when I had an open permit. I said it has nothing to do with my house. Kept saying get everyone else first. That seems to be powerful with the right amount of stubbornness. Put it in writing right away. Tell them to get everybody else first. All these code compliance people skip permits too , if they have any remodeling to do.

[bewildering]

[quote=njtosd]

I wonder if the renters can (legally) allow an inspection? I could see your neighbors influencing them to do so, if there is the spite you describe. Might also result in them having the right to withhold rent….. I know very little real estate law – s[/quote]

Yes. Renters are allowed to invite an inspector into a property. They can also contact the inspector to come look at the property. Pretty obvious why this is the case. Bad landlords not keeping their property maintained.

To the OP. I am surprised you want to do work without a permit in rental property. It is maybe an urban myth but I thought that non permitted work was occasionally used by insurance companies to deny liability coverage. Leaving the Landlord bankrupt.. It does not seem worth such a large risk to avoid a small payment for a permit.

[SDNative2]

My tenants installed something illegal against code–and their lease–on my rental property. Something that anyone within a number of residences would have heard. I subsequently received a City administrative citation/fine, and my tenants had to remove it. Interestingly, a few weeks later, my elderly cancer-ridden neighbor adjacent to the rental learned that someone had reported her property for multiple code violations. This, even though the neighbor did not report them. A very mean thing to do to a senior citizen living in an old house in an old neighborhood. I’m guessing I know who started the drama…

[no_such_reality]

I hate over zealous code as much as the next person. I hate illegal garage apartments even more.

In between is a happy medium. Do you really need a permit to replace a shot water heater? I’d think not, many cities disagree with me.

I’ve had great neighbors and I’ve had schmuck neighbors. Really don’t like the schmucks.

But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=SDNative2]My tenants installed something illegal against code–and their lease–on my rental property. Something that anyone within a number of residences would have heard. I subsequently received a City administrative citation/fine, and my tenants had to remove it. Interestingly, a few weeks later, my elderly cancer-ridden neighbor adjacent to the rental learned that someone had reported her property for multiple code violations. This, even though the neighbor did not report them. A very mean thing to do to a senior citizen living in an old house in an old neighborhood. I’m guessing I know who started the drama…[/quote]

That’s funny…. “I’m guessing I know who started the drama”
The unpermitted doesn’t to be recent. I could have been there when the owner bought the property.

In my case, it’s not about building code violation, it’s about alleged interior unpermitted work. Seems like snitches can say whatever and the inspector will request access. Of course, if you deny access, there is no proof of violation. Of course the inspector can get a warrant.

[joec]

[quote=no_such_reality]
But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.[/quote]

Gotta agree here. I forget what work/job you do FiH, but in the end, I think everyone is just looking out for their own wallet/skin/life…

Immigration probably isn’t a negative in your life/whatever you do and would probably be a positive for rentals (more demand) so your views probably tilt towards that direction. It’s not really about the issues of what is better/worst for the overall environment/society, but ultimately, what makes it better for us and our family financially.

Just the type of world we live in I think…

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=no_such_reality]

But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.[/quote]

Maybe you missed some of my comments before about urban development. I like organic unplanned growth and I’m against zoning.

I’m for broad policies that improve our lives; fiscal and monetary policies that increase economic activity. I’m for welcoming immigrants, multiculturalism, and building a society that is connected to the world.

I’m against a police state or social structures, or urban planning that enforce stifling conformity and uniformity.

If you think about it, real estate development in the US is like communist 5-year plans, 10-year plans… Hyper regulated, subject to community review (your neighbors can veto your plans), enforced by government cadres, etc…
where is freedom and property rights?

I wish we could build things like this on the cheap.
http://www.contemporist.com/2016/03/28/living-in-a-shipping-container-above-a-garage/

[ltsddd]

If your renovation did not violate any of the building code then why not just let them inspect and they’ll be on their way? If you’re going to play hard-ball with them, then be prepared if they return the favors. I am sure just like the vehicular codes there a plenty of things that they could find is wrong with your unit from the outside.

[spdrun]

I hate over zealous code as much as the next person. I hate illegal garage apartments even more.

Why are they any of your God damned business, as long as they’re not making excessive noise or parking in your driveway? Live and let live.

[scaredyclassic]

Wait. I can’t live in my garage?

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