"Michael (LS)" wrote in message
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Some other people have given some good suggestions but let me ask a
question. When the permit was pulled someone (whomever pulled the permit)
submitted plans to the city. Along with those plans, (more than likely)
you
would have had to include a new survey showing the house location on the
lot. Obviously, if the builder pulled the permit (most likely) then he
had
the survey. Is the house located as indicated on the survey?

In Massachusetts, when you submit the initial plans for the permit, it is
not a specification as to where to locate the structure exactly. The main
concern is to indicate proper setback requirements from lot lines, setbacks
from wells or septic systems, setbacks to wetland boundaries, known
easements, etc. The builder can construct anywhere within the "valid" area.
After the construction is completed, a final as-built plan is filed with the
town or city.

-al sung