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You might want to give Code Enforcement a call, or send them an email. I suggest you tell them that you want to figure out if something is prohibited before filing a complaint, they are more likely to respond more quickly (so that they might be able to avoid more work). You might also try the fire marshal for the fire district that the building is located in. Finally, this might be a LUPA matter if a final decision on a land use matter has been made. The civil deputy might be more willing to call you back and set you straight on what they are doing or where they are at in the enforcement process if they thought you were going to become an annoying interloper. Good luck.
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On 06/21/2023 4:03 PM PDT Craig Gourley <craig@glgmail.com> wrote:
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>From:</strong> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <strong>On Behalf Of </strong>scott scottgthomaslaw.com<br><strong>Sent:</strong> Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:42 PM<br><strong>To:</strong> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><strong>Subject:</strong> Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 06/21/2023 1:53 PM PDT Craig Gourley <<a href="mailto:craig@glgmail.com">craig@glgmail.com</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good thought but no. These not part in a development </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;">From:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Britt, Christopher <<a href="mailto:christopher@lucentlaw.com">christopher@lucentlaw.com</a>><br><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Sent:</span></strong> Wednesday, June 21, 2023 11:57:31 AM<br><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">To:</span></strong> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Subject:</span></strong> Re: [WSBARP] course of action for neighbor's code violations</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">No CCRs or deed restrictions? </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Jun 21, 2023, 12:29 PM Craig Gourley <<a href="mailto:craig@glgmail.com">craig@glgmail.com</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">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</p>
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