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i recently bought a house in the town of Islip that had a violation for a pool constructed without a permit. i went to town hall to find out how i can get the issue resolved and they told me to call the law enforcement unit. i called them and the towns chief investigaor said he he has to come to the property to discuss what violations are outstanding and wants access to the whole house. can anyone tell me if he's allowed to come in? i'm afraid if he comes in he'll find more violations. should i handle this thru an attorney? anybody with experience, please help, i'm getting very anxious now.
Don't let him in the house. Guarantee he'll find something for you to "fix".
Should've read this forum before you bought the house - this should've been something for the sellers to deal with but now it's your problem. I wish you luck.
Oh, and I'm sure an attorney will be happy to help you for $250 an hour. Better to get in touch with an expeditor.
Don't know what an attorney is going to accomplish here.
I agree, if you want to fix things, use an expediter - a lot "safer". Letting the inspector into the house (even though the pool is obviously outside) leaves you open to possible other "discoveries".
He can ask to come inside, but you don't have to give him access. Of course now the Town is on notice...
Did they tell you when they are coming? I lived in a rental house in Islip for 4 years and code enforcement came to check on a unregistered car was in the driveway from the renter before us. So they aren't to quick to come by unless they hired more workers. Good luck.
There is no reason for him to go inside of your home. The issue is outside of your home and does not require any access to the home. Do not let him in your home. If a tree service wanted to inpsect the inside of your home you would find it absurb. I find your situation absurb as well. Your pool has nothing to do with the inside of your home. Tell them that point blank and do not let them bully you into it.
sorry, i meant to say deck, not pool. its a very nice deck and we really want to keep it. i know once i let him in he'll find other violations. can i deny him entrance into the house when he comes to discuss the deck violation?
Yes the deck is on the outside and he is there to discuss the issue of the violation which can be accomplished on the deck. He is a complete stranger who happens to work for the town, do you reguallary allow strangers in your home, I don't and neither should you. Stranger danger can go for adults too!
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