Hi all,
I bought a new built (6 months back) duplex house (only one part purchased) in NSW, Western Sydney region. It was sold to me as dual occupancy, the granny flat is attached to the main house (sharing the wall). The house has been on rent since it was purchased, it has two set of tenants. I have made no modifications to the granny flat since it was bought.
I got a council notice today stating that:
1. I should cease the use of the premises as dual occupancy
2. Demolish and remove any fixtures, fittings or appliances from the granny flat
The reasons for giving this order are
1. The premises are being used for a purpose for which a development consent is required but has not been obtained
2. There is no adequate protection from the spread of fire between two sole occupancy units that would be required to conform to Part 3.7.1 - Fire separation of the building code of Australia.
I am completely lost, please advice. Thanks heap.
I bought a new built (6 months back) duplex house (only one part purchased) in NSW, Western Sydney region. It was sold to me as dual occupancy, the granny flat is attached to the main house (sharing the wall). The house has been on rent since it was purchased, it has two set of tenants. I have made no modifications to the granny flat since it was bought.
I got a council notice today stating that:
1. I should cease the use of the premises as dual occupancy
2. Demolish and remove any fixtures, fittings or appliances from the granny flat
The reasons for giving this order are
1. The premises are being used for a purpose for which a development consent is required but has not been obtained
2. There is no adequate protection from the spread of fire between two sole occupancy units that would be required to conform to Part 3.7.1 - Fire separation of the building code of Australia.
I am completely lost, please advice. Thanks heap.