View Full Version : Neighbour New home built, concern of issue of privacy
Bluvertigo
08-12-2005, 06:42 PM
I'm concerned about the issue of privacy. This is in regards to the new dwelling being built next door. The windows are facing my backyard and porch. It seems that the neighbour has put so many windows facing my home. We were never advised by the city or the owner that a home of this size was going to be built in our neighbourhood.
What can I do?
Here is a pic: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/Bluvertigo/
Man that is big! Good bye sunlight.
don4life
08-12-2005, 07:07 PM
Damn thats a big house. Not sure about the upper windows but for the lower ones you might wanna invest in a new fence that is double or triple the size in height and add some evergreens or other trees that grow tall.
Mouse
08-12-2005, 07:08 PM
How in the hell did they get a permit for that monster????
Lesster
08-12-2005, 07:24 PM
I'd be questioning the building permit (dept.) about that one for sure. Look at set-back allowances, etc. An appointment with a building inspector would be a good idea - AFTER - you educate yourself about the regulations in place. Make sure it wasn't a change to the regulations after the dept. goofed that is allowing this to happen. Is that going to be strictly a single dwelling?
If possible, try to find a real estate broker, or lawyer, or person within the buiding industry that could give you some insight as to what your rights may be. Perhaps you can't change the dwelling ... then look for compensation if it is warranted. If that monstrosity lowers the value of your (owned) property, then someone probably goofed.
That looks nasty. Good luck.
How in the hell did they get a permit for that monster????
Maybe the owner's in tight with the local councillor??......payola?? :rrg: :)
Mouse
08-12-2005, 07:36 PM
Maybe he is a member of the bent-nose society. ;)
Careful. :)
PS. That would make a hell of a grow-op.
Digiital
08-12-2005, 07:38 PM
Atleast here in Brampton, before something even half that size went up in our area they had sent a letter stated what was going to happen and if I had any issues to contact the city. Somethings wrong with that. When you didn't know anything of that size was going up. I know you don't want any hassels with the people next door, but I would contact the city and find out what gives.
Mouse
08-12-2005, 07:48 PM
Cheer up.
Maybe it's a group home. :eri:
Cheer up.
Maybe it's a group home. :eri:
Halfway house for parolees?? :eek:
Mouse
08-12-2005, 10:18 PM
Karla???? :llh:
prarie
08-13-2005, 01:22 AM
Definately do as Lesster says. Check to make sure it does not lower the value of your home after you check whether it is legal. My former landlady used to sell homes and told me that is one very important lesson you don't want to learn the hard way.
Bogie
08-13-2005, 07:36 AM
Holy windbreak, Batman!
Lesster has all your options pretty-well listed. Don't delay in your inquiries. You might be SOL if zoning permits this, but doesn't hurt to find out.
You probably can't put up a higher fence (damn bylaws going against you), but a nice thick row of tall poplars would sure put a crimp in their "view".
Of course, you could build a taller, windowsless on that side, home :d
War has been declared.
Bluvertigo
08-13-2005, 10:52 AM
I'd be questioning the building permit (dept.) about that one for sure.
Went to the building department in our city district before the wood structure was comensed. Was told that neighbour building project is approved and permit was given.
Braddon
08-13-2005, 12:34 PM
That's absolutely massive!
Bogie
08-13-2005, 12:45 PM
Considering the size of your dwelling, I am surprised that you were not informed, by the city, of the neighbour's intended structure. What are other structures like in your neighbouhood?
You sure it isn't supposed to be an apartment building?
Big Ben
08-13-2005, 03:42 PM
Suggest moving garage 20ft closer to house, and put a nice patio with or without a roof beside it. This would give you more privacy.
dbusguy
08-13-2005, 03:53 PM
a nice thick row of tall poplars would sure put a crimp in their "view". :d
:ydu: that would work :bsu:
debbie
08-13-2005, 04:42 PM
Who is your city councillor? A development that size always gets run by the neighbourhood first. Developers go this route in case it ever has to go to the Ontario Municipal Board. It shows the developer "wanted and tried to work with the neighbourhood".
I'm not sure why you've waited this long but come Monday you should be on the phone to your councillor at city hall. In the meantime have a look around for the permits. They'll have to be posted in clear view. If not - they're in violation of the building code. If it's there take down the number.
I'm looking forward to hearing who your councillor is.
Mr. Apollo
08-13-2005, 07:37 PM
Not much you can do. I know in Toronto the policy is "once building has started and they have a permit there's nothing you can do." Unless you have a ton of money an influence and take this to court.
The house doesn't look that big, what is it, 3,000 sq. ft.? That's pretty much the average new home size in the suburbs.
Bluvertigo
08-13-2005, 08:25 PM
Considering the size of your dwelling, I am surprised that you were not informed, by the city, of the neighbour's intended structure. What are other structures like in your neighbouhood?
There is one other dwelling that is very large, it is built on one and half property lot. But the owner has respected the privacy laws and didn't place so many windows. Also it was built more than 20 years ago.
It does look big from the vantage point in your picture but to get a true sense of how big it is, you should post a pic of both houses from the front.
freestylegreek
08-21-2005, 11:29 PM
The picture isnt showing shows an X. Can you repost it i would love to see this HUGE house. Sounds like where my uncles cottage is cause he cant even build a small cottage yet these huge cottages are next door to him.
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