Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

Can i turn my garage into a bedroom?

i live in a subdivision and my dad says that there are building codes which is why we cant turn it into a bedroom. so my question is how can i legally do it or like who do i need to pay? cause i really want my own bedroom and my 15th birthday is tommorrow so i REALLY want my own room and he says he would EXCEPT for the codes so PLEASE get back to me on this question.


Asked on 7/23/07, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Re: Can i turn my garage into a bedroom?

It really doesn't matter, as you are 15. happy birthday, by the way.

First, you don't own the house. Second, as a 15 year old, you are not able to sign a contract. Third, there probably are building codes, which means your Dad would have to hire a licensed contractor to perform the work, and they do not come cheap. I doubt you have the money to pay a contractor to perform the work, although I could be wrong. Lastly, your Dad has made it pretty clear that he is not going to turn the garage into a bedroom.

And happy birthday, again.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 4:44 pm


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