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Previous Owner Installed Illegal Wall

Started by StreetChallenged
over 8 years ago
Posts: 19
Member since: Aug 2013
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I recently purchased an apartment where the previous owner built a floor-to-ceiling solid wall to separate and enclose the kitchen from the dining room. However, I don't believe the wall went through the proper procedures (architect, permit, etc.). Would I need to remove this wall? I heard there may also be insurance problems or that management can assess my unit for the improvement?
Response by SEasy56479
over 8 years ago
Posts: 75
Member since: Aug 2016

Yes. You would be responsible for everything they did. As soon as you purchased, it's my understanding, that you inherited any issues. I was actually looking at an apartment that had been renovated. I could not get a straight answer on the bathroom they added and whether it had been done properly, so I walked away.

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Response by fieldschester
over 8 years ago
Posts: 3525
Member since: Jul 2013

It sounds like you don't know for certain if the Wall is Illegal. Some Walls are ok to Build.

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