DIYbanter - View Single Post - Say someone builds a shed on their property....ramifications when later selling the property?

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Ok, so now it's time to sell the property. How does the fact that this
rather large shed has been built (not according to code, although not
necessarily not according to code...fact is I doubt he knows what the
"code" is) affect the transaction, or how COULD it affect the
transaction and life after the transaction?

You really need to talk to your local building inspector. Assuming you are
asking about the US, in most communities a shed is not subject to building code
if it isn't built on a permanent foundation. However - it may be subject to
covenant or zoning restrictions.

If it is built on a permanent foundation, you may be able to get a permit after
the fact. Again, you need to talk to your local building inspector.

Not resolving this could interfere with the sale of the property.