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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

[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.