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All Forum Posts by: Zach McLean

Zach McLean has started 4 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: Neighbor’s Garage Foundation - No Permit

Zach McLeanPosted
  • Contractor
  • Kensington, MD
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Definitely not a Beverly Hills type area. The foundation is a 20’x20’ concrete box. The perimeter walls are approx 12” thick and 8’ tall with openings in the front for the cars. The back of the foundation is on an upward sloping hill.

These responses are giving me some different perspectives.

Thanks for the insight @Gina Cardarella

Post: Neighbor’s Garage Foundation - No Permit

Zach McLeanPosted
  • Contractor
  • Kensington, MD
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

My assumption was that they were building it and were going to complete the project when I purchased. Oh well.

Thanks @Erik Baumer

Post: Neighbor’s Garage Foundation - No Permit

Zach McLeanPosted
  • Contractor
  • Kensington, MD
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

Thanks @James Galla. I should have provided a bit more info. Unfortunately I’ve never met the owner but I’m definitely going to try to get ahold of him.

For what it’s worth, The foundation is 8’ above grade and not just a slab on grade.

The foundation however does not meet the county setback requirements and is too close to the property line.

Post: Neighbor’s Garage Foundation - No Permit

Zach McLeanPosted
  • Contractor
  • Kensington, MD
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 2

I purchased a home 2 years ago and am now looking to refi into a second home and rent out my current house.

Our neighbor installed a massive foundation that’s an eyesore and visible from our backyard patio (not to mention the street). This was installed before we bought, but come to find out, they never pulled a permit and were shut down. Now the foundation is just sitting there.

I’m not entirely sure what happens from here. Is there any recourse to getting it removed prior to me renting out my place?

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