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Construction next door FAQs

This page contains some frequently asked questions about construction on property adjacent to yours.

Permits

What type of work doesn’t require a building permit?

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How do I check that a permit was issued?

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Construction damage and property rights

Construction and/or demolition work is occurring next to my property OR I believe that a building permit application has been submitted. Is the owner required to share permit information with me under the new Protection of Property laws?

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What is the obligation of the builder if construction impacts my chimney?

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How do I obtain the contractor’s insurance information?

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The contractor wants to access my property. Should I let them?

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How do I protect my property from being damaged during construction or demolition?

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The contractor damaged my property. What do I do now?

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My property was damaged by a contractor performing a demolition contracted by the City. What do I do?

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What is a party wall and does my neighbor need my permission to work on the shared party wall?

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I see a contractor carrying buckets of soil out of a basement. What are they doing, and is it legal?

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The contractor says he needs to underpin the party wall. What is underpinning and should I be concerned?

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What happens to party walls after demolition?

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Miscellaneous

During what hours is construction permitted?

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Is the contractor allowed to close the sidewalk?

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The contractor is using water from the fire hydrant. Is that legal?

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A contractor is dumping soil and debris on a vacant lot. What should I do?

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What is the contractor required to do about dust in the air?

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