What is set back violation?

Setback is a building regulation enforced to regulate spacing between two buildings in order to have adequate solar exposer and ventilation. It is mandatory on the part of every individual who wants to construct a structure to obtain permission from the local authority before its construction.

Do you have to inform Neighbours of building work?

Party Walls The rules say that you must tell your neighbours about any work you intend to do that night affect a party wall, and also allows the neighbours to object within a strict time limit.

How can illegal construction be stopped immediately?

No construction can be done on public land as that is deemed illegal construction. If your neighbour is doing the same you can file a complaint with the municipal corporation of Delhi in order to refrain him from doing the aforesaid acts.

Is my house grandfathered in?

If the building was built legally under an older code then it will be considered Grandfathered. The Zoning Code outlines the applicability of codes in such cases. An example of Grandfathered building bulk would be if a building has 7 stories in a Zoning District that only allows 6 story buildings.

How close can a new house be built to my boundary?

Single story extensions to the side of your property to be no more than four meters in height and no wider than half the original size of the property. For those building a double extension on their property, you cannot go closer than seven meters to the boundary.

How close can my Neighbour build to my boundary?

As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.

What can I do if my Neighbor is building on my property?

Filing a Lawsuit to Stop Your Neighbor’s Construction. If you are unsatisfied with the decision of your local planning board or if your neighbor continues to damage your property, then you may file a civil suit for an injunction. An injunction would prevent your neighbor from continuing with his construction.

What happens if my Neighbor revokes my building permit?

If your neighbor’s permit is revoked, he will have to stop construction. Landowners have the rights to subjacent and lateral support from his neighbor’s property. Essentially, your neighbor cannot perform any construction on his property that will compromise your rights.

Can a neighbor dig on your property without permission?

For example, your neighbor cannot dig on his property if it causes your house to slide down a cliff. When your neighbor’s construction starts to compromise your subjacent and lateral support, you may ask the local planning board to revoke his permit.

Do you need planning permission to redevelop a neighbours property?

The owners, developers or builders of the neighbouring property are not obligated to seek your approval or get your permission to redevelop their land. Ideally, they will keep you informed of their construction plans. They must advise you of the planned duration of construction and how you can contact them.