Why does it seem like every survey I am involved in now is bad news. Part of it is the economy (lots of the surveys I am getting are messes that cannot be put off), but in the morning I have to inform the client that it appears his new construction (his house) new concrete driveway is 2 feet over onto his neighbors property and the house is in major violation of setback requirements. New subdivision in March and new house. Builder may be in trouble, but in the end....I am the bad guy.
Remind the client not to kill the messenger.
> but in the end....I am the bad guy.
No you are not, none of us are, we are the reporter of facts... especially in a new "slam dunk" subdivision. The builder is the bad guy because he overstepped his expertise and thought he knew more than he did (where the setbacks were, etc.).
Good luck with bad news.
Carl
Maybe he wants to buy the adjoining lot...
Good thing we are so well paid; it wouldn't hardly be worth it otherwise. 😐
Make sure your i's are dotted and your t's crossed before you lay it on 'em.
Have you run the title back and then ahead to be sure? It's not hard to start
feeling like the bad guy after being in this business for a while.
Yeah, I hear ya Sam.
Those who are conscientious, have to deal with it.
N
I am going to makes some calls in the morning to get clarification on the setback issues with planning and building without specifically mentioning this site. A chalk line and a concrete saw would take care of the driveway issue. They built a 12' concrete driveway in an unopened 10' alley. The contractor is still working on site. Or an easement from the neighbor across the alley, who could benefit from the nice new drive.
If he would have called you sooner, you could have been the hero.
"Penny wise, Pound foolish"
RFB... What is that avatar pic? very cool!!@1
Also, for Sam, I have been thinking the same thing lately. I think it's because the price decreases have brought out the "dim bulbs" of development that now think they can make a killing on the cheap (difficult) properties that smarter developers stay away from. just my .02.
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> Why does it seem like every survey I am involved in now is bad news. Part of it is the economy (lots of the surveys I am getting are messes that cannot be put off), but in the morning I have to inform the client that it appears his new construction (his house) new concrete driveway is 2 feet over onto his neighbors property and the house is in major violation of setback requirements. New subdivision in March and new house. Builder may be in trouble, but in the end....I am the bad guy.
I see the same thing too - on a regular basis it seems
FYI - Here is one that I did Monday
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I hope you corrected that 150 number.
And I hope you had more to tie to than just one chiseled cross.
Why is there no dimension for the misplacement of the fence and concrete?
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> I hope you corrected that 150 number.
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What do you expect for $150
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is that supposed to be a survey map??
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> is that supposed to be a survey map??
No - An attachment / exhibit for an appraisal
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> > I hope you corrected that 150 number.
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> What do you expect for $150
🙁
Surely you must be joking.
Talk to builder. Who is doing the lot staking? Are final mons in place prior to construction or were there approx prop corners set to aid the builder? Did he just wing it, or did he rely upon someones actions? Do the adjoining lots fit the rest of the subdivision plat?
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> > I hope you corrected that 150 number.
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> What do you expect for $150
or is it $105.00
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got it. why would you even note a "cross" in that case? is this similar to the much discussed "mortgage inspection report"??