Code Compliance

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=ltsdd]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.[/quote]

It’s the principle of it. Maybe I did perform unpermitted work that could well conform to building code.
90% of houses have some form of unpermitted work. You fish cable inside the wall to hang you flat screen tv on the wall and that requires a permit.

I will wait ’til the inspector writes me a letter and politely tell me no because he’s just the middle guy between neighbors who don’t like one another.

I need to go and get a copy of the complaint because it’s public record. Don’t know if the neighbor filed anonymously.

I wonder if there is a case against the neighbor for trespass, and invasion of privacy for looking in the windows. Who does that?

[moneymaker]

Did you use plenum cable when you hung that flat screen? Although required by law, it would make no difference as the cables only carry milli-volts and although possibly flammable would never be the cause of the fire. I think code goes too far in a lot of cases and everybody knows it, ask for a jury trial if it gets to that point.

[no_such_reality]

[quote=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.[/quote]

Live and let live is great.

If you’re building an illegal apartment garage to maximize rents after turning the property into a rental, you’re kind of giving a big middle finger to the neighbors quality of life, IMHO. Particularly in neighborhood that are zone R1 and nothing but SFRs.

People bought those neighborhoods to have lower density.

Airbnb is a good example. Cool service and a potential pain in the *ass for the neighbors. Near Disneyland, the SFR tract home neighbors have been basically turned into semi-hotels. Multiple families will pour into a single house. The neighbors have all the standard complaints, noise, trash, parking etc.

Live and let live is great, it starts with respecting why you neighbors are in the neighborhood you’re in. If you rank $$$ above your neighbors quality of life.

And many neighbors are just PITAs. The easement issue that’s been bandied around here with the EPA. The other piss ass fights neighbors want.

[spdrun]

^^^

So go whine about the results, not about the apartment itself. If there’s noise and trash, whine to the city about that (if and when it happens), not about the apartment itself, which could very well be rented to someone quiet.

What if someone is living there alone and build a second apartment to defray part of the mortgage, and rents it to a person with one car? Both his and the tenant’s fit in the driveway. Or maybe he needs it for an ill family member.

You sound like an intrusive little snitch. If you have concerns, grow some cojones and talk to your neighbor before considering siccing the fucking filth from the city on them.

People like you are why I’d sooner buy a house in a ratty part of the Bronx or in south Chula Vista. At least in less chichi areas, people mind their fuckin business.

[moneymaker]

Was driving up 30th st in north park the other day when I saw a restaurant with tables in the street where cars would normally park with ropes planters and all kinds of stuff that did not look temporary. Now that is blatant disregard to code enforcement when somebody takes over public property for their own personal/business use. Now I was driving so I didn’t really know what was going on there but it struck me as weird.

[spdrun]

^^^

Awwwwwwwwww. Lazy Americans would actually have to walk half a block because a parking spot or two went away. Poor baaaaaabies!

Honestly, I doubt it was illegally done, since parking enforcement would have been on their asses if it was illegal.

[FlyerInHi]

[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, tenants have property rights and can invite anyone in.

The inspector actually came out and left a tag since nobody was home. kinda intimidating tactics to get their way in. A lot of people would be afraid and allow immediate access. That’s one reason scammers can pretend to be inspectors and invade people’s homes.

Luckily the tenants are on my side. They won’t withhold rent. The neighbors don’t like them because they be furriners.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=moneymaker]Was driving up 30th st in north park the other day when I saw a restaurant with tables in the street where cars would normally park with ropes planters and all kinds of stuff that did not look temporary. Now that is blatant disregard to code enforcement when somebody takes over public property for their own personal/business use. Now I was driving so I didn’t really know what was going on there but it struck me as weird.[/quote]

Another example, plenty of patio covers are unpermitted and violate setback requirements. Inspector could be issing fines and order to remove all day for years.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=no_such_reality][quote=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.[/quote]

Live and let live is great.

If you’re building an illegal apartment garage to maximize rents after turning the property into a rental, you’re kind of giving a big middle finger to the neighbors quality of life, IMHO. Particularly in neighborhood that are zone R1 and nothing but SFRs.

People bought those neighborhoods to have lower density.

Airbnb is a good example. Cool service and a potential pain in the *ass for the neighbors. Near Disneyland, the SFR tract home neighbors have been basically turned into semi-hotels. Multiple families will pour into a single house. The neighbors have all the standard complaints, noise, trash, parking etc.

Live and let live is great, it starts with respecting why you neighbors are in the neighborhood you’re in. If you rank $$$ above your neighbors quality of life.

And many neighbors are just PITAs. The easement issue that’s been bandied around here with the EPA. The other piss ass fights neighbors want.[/quote]

NSR, quality of life of the neighbors… That’s not a legal concept. Code violations are the same, no matter what. You can’t stay that a garage conversion is any different than installing a larger or smaller window without a permit.

[scaredyclassic]

My neighbors have a pretty annoying dog breeding business. Dogs yip. Lady screams at the inexplicably from time to time.

I never called the cops, though I thought about it once or twice over the years.

[spdrun]

Sit motionless on the porch holding a fork, while licking your lips, staring at the puppies, and muttering how hungry you are…

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=scaredyclassic]My neighbors have a pretty annoying dog breeding business. Dogs yip. Lady screams at the inexplicably from time to time.

I never called the cops, though I thought about it once or twice over the years.[/quote]

That might violate doing business in a residential area especially if fhere are customers and vendors coming and going.

Most residential areas allow working from home but not businesses that increase traffic, so that would preclude lawyers or therapists who receive clients.

[spdrun]

^^^ Doubt it, unless you’re talking about a puppy mill, they’re selling a handful of puppies per year. Many people probably sell more things on Craigslist.

Does San Diego allow doctor’s and dentist’s offices in residential areas (typically on the ground floor of their house) as many US cities do?

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=spdrun] Does San Diego allow doctor’s and dentist’s offices in residential areas (typically on the ground floor of their house) as many US cities do?[/quote]

I highly doubt it’s allowed in San Diego.

Don’t health care pros operate in residential buildings in NYC? In movies, you see people ringing the intercom.

I know a guy operating a mail order business out his garage. I guess that’s illegal.

I have a friend in FL and his neighbors are the nosiest ever. I can’t imagine living in a small town where everyone knows your business…

[spdrun]

Doctors/dentists are usually on the ground floor (though less now than before, some have been reconverted to apartments) and have their own entrance, so no buzzer required 🙂 But yeah, it’s a common setup in NYC.

But I’ve also seen it in the suburbs. My dentist is out in NJ, and she has an office on the 1st floor of her detached house.

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