Construction halt because the wall collapsed? When to continue building?

2018-06-24 22:15:39

Sounds plausible. But shouldn't there be a second letter then saying "if you don't stop now, we will threaten coercive detention"? Or do they just show up at the door? The point is: my basement was supposed to get its cover on Monday. The slabs are just lying around now... But probably that will leave burnt earth at the building authority?

Give it a try ;) seems like you're on a watch list. Specialist lawyer cheaper than 800€

2018-06-24 22:55:40

You need personal professional advice, someone who can form their own opinion. One tip: resist the reflex to see the building authority as an opponent. In negotiations, it helps to understand what would be beneficial for the other party or how they can save face. Often, from this understanding, solutions can be found that make everyone's eyes shine, instead of creating winners and losers.

2018-06-25 05:51:13

Who is accompanying the whole planning-wise? What does he say?

2018-06-25 12:07:27

@hamspire, I am finding it very difficult not to see the building authority as an opponent right now. But of course you are right.

, I have a very experienced architect who is also a construction manager. He has also built there before. It was a recommendation. In this respect, I was taken completely by surprise. My also very experienced specialist lawyer for construction and administrative law is shocked as well; she has already filed an objection, saying the construction stop is unlawful. However, my experience with authorities tells me that they usually get what they want, lawful or not. They want to see a green field again there and have all 30 (!) holiday homes removed.

2018-06-25 13:23:56

@hamspire, I am finding it very difficult right now not to see the building authority as an adversary. But of course you are right.

, I have a very experienced architect who is also a site manager. In addition, he has built there before. It was a recommendation. In this respect, I was completely surprised. My also very experienced specialist lawyer for construction and administrative law is shocked as well; she has already filed an objection, claiming that the construction stop is illegal. However, my experience with authorities tells me that they usually get what they want, illegal or not. They want to see a green field again and have all 30 (!) holiday homes removed from there.

Well, if the experts are active, then wait and drink tea. I think it is counterproductive to continue building. Your experts have surely told you that.

2018-06-25 15:09:56

I wouldn't start ranting right away, otherwise you'll immediately run into a legal dispute. The authorities don't care. Seeking a conversation is the better way. I think there are enough cases where, purely by chance, during the work one of the walls worth preserving was knocked down ;-) The authorities must know such cases by the dozen and therefore react allergically.

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