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Scott P. Olson
Albany Telecommunications Law Attorney.
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Purchased 3 family house 4 years ago and now told it is a 2 family house

Asked by a user in Albany, NY - about 4 years ago.

Patty, I am a New York licensed attorney with an office in the City of Albany. I do not know if this is still an issue for you. Assuming the facts to be as you stated, you may have several different options. You may want to contact the Building Department and request a copy of the most recent building permit and certificate of occupancy to confirm the classification as a 2 or 3 family house. You would also want to see a copy of the property card from the Assessors office to use with...

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Real estate law

Asked by a user in Benton City, WA - about 4 years ago.

The specific procedure for changing the zoning district in which your property is located is governed by the zoning law/ordinance in effect in the local municipality in which the property is located. You would be well advised to pick up a copy of the local zoning law and map to confirm which district your property is located in and understand the relevant requirements and limitations. Although it is not totally clear from your question, I surmise that you are interested in subdiving the...