As a proactive property owner, I am taking extra steps to protect my investment. If my duplex that has been existing as a fourplex for many years, and Safe Housing of Edmonton is giving me the go ahead, can other departments from the city of Edmonton close me down if a neighbour continues to complain incessantly?
As a side note, not to detract from the topic at hand: My elderly neighbours next door has seen all the renovations going on in my property and are under the false impression that I have extra funds to build them a new fence, cut down trees etc. ...the list goes on and on. This property has existed as a fourplex for decades.I believe the basement of one side of this duplex is legal but the basement right next door to the complainers is not. I`ve visited them bearing alms, and asked them to share their concens with me but their growing laundry list of requests have become outrageous and illogical. They were nice to me when they thought I was moving in but things have changed. I believe the city has been getting lots of calls from them but they (the Development Officer of Safe Housing) seem to be responding well to my sincere intention to improve the conditions of my property and to meet fire and safety codes.
If Safe Housing approves my property, can any other departments veto this decision or close me down?
I`ve been so consumed with renovations lately that I am not on this messageboard as often as I would like. While I`m here, I wanted to thank everyone who has given me advice so far. This is my first time dealing with a property that is not a single family condo. I found REIN members to be a source of support and smarts. It can get pretty lonely and scary navigating this unfamiliar journey alone.
As a side note, not to detract from the topic at hand: My elderly neighbours next door has seen all the renovations going on in my property and are under the false impression that I have extra funds to build them a new fence, cut down trees etc. ...the list goes on and on. This property has existed as a fourplex for decades.I believe the basement of one side of this duplex is legal but the basement right next door to the complainers is not. I`ve visited them bearing alms, and asked them to share their concens with me but their growing laundry list of requests have become outrageous and illogical. They were nice to me when they thought I was moving in but things have changed. I believe the city has been getting lots of calls from them but they (the Development Officer of Safe Housing) seem to be responding well to my sincere intention to improve the conditions of my property and to meet fire and safety codes.
If Safe Housing approves my property, can any other departments veto this decision or close me down?
I`ve been so consumed with renovations lately that I am not on this messageboard as often as I would like. While I`m here, I wanted to thank everyone who has given me advice so far. This is my first time dealing with a property that is not a single family condo. I found REIN members to be a source of support and smarts. It can get pretty lonely and scary navigating this unfamiliar journey alone.
