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[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by sphelps

The house next door is actually still owned by Douglas Homes which my Realtor just happens to work for so it might be pretty easy to get permission.

If both properties are still owned by the developer being sold by douglas then ask them to resurvay the ajoining property line 3" over as the house is not sellable as is.

if they are still in that phase the 300.00 buck survay cost is probably no problem for the developer/agents to adsorb.

Steve

[sphelps]

Actually after getting more information it turns out it's the roof which extends out too far, the distance between the actual foundations isn't a problem. According to the actual listing agent many houses in the community had the same problem but eventually they were passed without the need for modifications. He assured me that it will work out to my favor, just takes time.

I'm a little frustrated with all the misinformation and different stories so for now I'm just going to sit back and let them figure it out. I got two realtors and a lawyer working on it so if they want to get paid they have to make it work so I'm leaving it up to them. If it works out great, if not oh well.

[darb]

Originally Posted by sphelps

No the other house has lots of extra space. Currently the other house is 1.85m where my house is 1.15m. So if possible one could reduce the other house to 1.80m and increase mine to 1.2m. This way both houses would be in spec since the limit is 1.2m and I can't see how someone would miss 5cm from their side yard, it's not even noticeable.

That would work well in your favour for a variance application. It may be your best bet to invest in a consultant (lawyer?) to put together a solid application since the combined total space between structures exceeds the minimum requirements and thus there is no increased risk due the the 5 cm encroachment by your house. Logically .....

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by darb

That would work well in your favour for a variance application. It may be your best bet to invest in a consultant (lawyer?) to put together a solid application since the combined total space between structures exceeds the minimum requirements and thus there is no increased risk due the the 5 cm encroachment by your house. Logically .....

Yes it would work well but I just spoke to my Realtor who informed me this isn't an option and hasn't heard of anyone doing this in the 20 years he's been in the business. However my trust in this particular Realtor is fading more everyday that goes by. I think I'll discuss this with my lawyer as apparently the banks (seller) lawyer has also stated that they have already perused every possible option available and the only thing to do is wait for the verdict from Wheatland which as far as I can tell will be a conditional variance based on removing the windows completely and possibly reinstalling special grade drywall on the entire right side of the house.

[toxic111]

The realtor don't know what they are talking about, it does happen, maybe not there, but it should be able to be done.

Adding one layer of 5/8" type 'x' Gypsum is not a big deal, in fact you might have to only use 1/2' Type 'C'.

Though I would keep persuing with buying the land to start with.

You would think the bank, realtors, county would be doing anything they can to get the house sold, esp with the problems it has.