Legal Question in Construction Law in California

I am building a carport on the side of my house without a permit, and the city is telling me to get one. I am wondering if I go ahead and finish it, what would be a worst case scenario to what they can do?


Asked on 9/25/09, 10:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Fine you and make you tear it down.

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Answered on 9/25/09, 11:04 pm
Raymond Chandler Law Office of Raymond Chandler

The very worst case scenario is that you could end up in jail. Pay the fee and get a permit.

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Answered on 9/26/09, 6:47 am
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Worst case? I can think of one even worse. The carport catches fire, your house burns down, and your insurance denies coverage because of the illegal addition.

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Answered on 9/27/09, 1:04 am


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