[WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations

Wed Jun 21 20:06:38 PDT 2023

Many counties and cities are in the process of implementing housing density
plans as a result of the new legislation.  Perhaps the county doesn't want
to enforce something that might shortly not be a violation.

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On Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 5:28 PM Scott Russon <scott at yatesmarshall.com>
wrote:

> Maybe suggest to the client for them to attend a County Council meeting
> and raise the issue to the Councilmembers during public comments.  I’ve
> seen Councilmembers (albeit in smaller cities) put a fire under a City
> Manager/City workers based on such comments.
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> Sincerely yours,
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Craig Gourley
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:17 PM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Tom Ashton
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:16 PM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations
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> What County? Call them out.
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Craig Gourley <
> craig at glgmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4:03:11 PM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations
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> County refuses to respond to my calls, e mails or letters.  Even wrote the
> prosecuting attorney that handles planning and no response. We have
> exhausted everything short of litigation as far as I can tell.  Been
> considering a writ of mandamus against the county but I don’t think the
> client can afford to fight city hall. Client is unhappy because County
> forced them to tear down a shed the County stated “ might” be used as a
> dwelling yet won’t do anything about one that “is” being used as  a
> dwelling.  Life ain’t fair I tell ya.
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *scott
> scottgthomaslaw.com
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:42 PM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations
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> I think I would want to know why the county is not enforcing the code; a
> phone call should hopefully do the trick.  And be aware that the
> legislature passed several bills that will go into effect shortly that will
> make it easier to permit ADU's.
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> On 06/21/2023 1:53 PM PDT Craig Gourley <craig at glgmail.com> wrote:
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> Good thought but no. These not part in a development
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> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Britt, Christopher <
> christopher at lucentlaw.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:57:31 AM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations
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> No CCRs or deed restrictions?
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> On Wed, Jun 21, 2023, 12:29 PM Craig Gourley <craig at glgmail.com> wrote:
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> Listmates,   I am sure that this is not a novel matter but it not one I
> have ever had to research.   What cause of action ( if any) does a property
> owner have for a neighbor’s code violations?  Facts in this case are
> neighbor was building an apartment over the detached garage.  Client
> complained to the County.  County stopped construction. Neighbor changed
> the permit to “ recreation area with heated storage” .  Of course it is now
> being used as a rental unit.  County refuses to get involved.  Any
> thoughts?  Thanks, Craig
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