Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Occupying a building without a permit.

I bought a building and am using it

without an occupancy permit. Are

there any consequences?


Asked on 1/27/07, 2:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Lynes Lynes & Associates

Re: Occupying a building without a permit.

Failure to have an occupancy permit can lead to citation and a fine, and possibly a misdemeanor charge. Get a business license and occupancy permit in order immediately.

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Answered on 1/28/07, 3:37 am


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