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<p class="MsoNormal">I think the PC is more likely to get monetary damages for the loss of value. However, unless there is a document creating a duty not to block the view (such as HOA CC&Rs), the right to a view is likely not protected. You might be able
to go after the difference between building 7 feet from the boundary and building 20 feet from the boundary depending on the facts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Tom Lee<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 6, 2023 12:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] House built, blocks PC's view - practical recourse<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PC has a neighbor building a house which is only about 7 feet away from PC's property lot line. The covenants clearly state that the building setback must be 20 feet from all lot lines. Worse, Neighbor's home construction has completely
blocked PC's view of the Columbia River - PC bought his house for the river view. PC feels the situation has devalued his house and property as a whole.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone have practical legal advice on how to address this situation? Given the neighbor's house is already built, I am worried about just jumping into a lawsuit because I am wary about the court granting relief for what the PC probably
wants, which is for the neighbor to tear down his house. <o:p></o:p></p>
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