Hao Dong recently found out most of the structures on his property were illegal. The house, in a northern working class suburb of Melbourne, was “blessed” according to the advertisement. Key points:
- Melbourne man purchased a home two years ago and has just learnt most of the buildings on the property are illegal
- Whittlesea Council say the bungalow, garage and two sheds in the backyard were constructed without a permit
- The owner now has to demolish the buildings or get permits
I brought a house with a rear dwelling to have my parents live with me. It was all renovated by a registered builder.
The council has just issue’s me multiple building notices to remove my carport, garage, front and rear patio as well as the rear dwelling.
The conveyancer didn’t pick up on anything. The vendor who I brought it off is a registered builder and is wiping his hands clean.
I’m now looking at 10s of thousands that I don’t have to have everything surveyed and removed. No one is been held accountable and I’m left to fix someone else problems. The council should have their due diligence to not allow these houses to be sold.