anyone know anything about hunt camp building permits and septic tanks?

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Originally Posted by bassboy19

They don't "know" each other, it's standard procedure to maintain the privacy of property owners, including information about any structures (buildings, septic systems, etc.) on their property. If you're so concerned, file an FOI request for the property files including any previously issued building permits. Easy.

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Not talking about "Privacy" of owner.

Both local guys, so bylaw guy looks other way when buddy builds cabin or puts in septic. Now new guy comes along, so bylaw guy goes for wallet.

I have seen that trick before.

Op you want to make sure you have legal right of way to and from property, If it's off a trail you want to make sure you have an easement if the trail is private land. That you can inquire through a township office as to property lines, easements etc. Your lawyer can also answer any thing that doesn't seem right.
One piece of advice don't give your township office any information about your property they don't already know about, that would just be foolish..

hmmm alright well see where this takes me hahah. thanks for the input everyone.

Is this an organized township? We have a camp in an unorganized township. We have done additions , there is no permits required , that I know about. We pay taxes to school bd, rd board.

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Originally Posted by old243

Is this an organized township? We have a camp in an unorganized township. We have done additions , there is no permits required , that I know about. We pay taxes to school bd, rd board.

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yes its an organized twship. ive read the regs for the township as well. im not sure why he wouldnt get a permit before trying to sell the place.

i low balled him today so i guess tomorrow is another day.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

so basically im looking at a property to buy which has a hunt camp on it and septic system already put in. the only problem is the guy has no permits for the building on it or the septic. the hunt camp is a 2 storey and 640 sqft. just under the sqft for a legal hunt camp. it also met the other requirements too as far as i know. i called the township and they basically told me i would have to submit a new building plan for what already exists. and get the septic permit. he couldnt go into detail with my certain request as i would have to get permission from the actual owner for the township to go into detail with me about the specific property.

has anyone ever bought a property and is in this situation? if so any input would be great.

would it be worth the hassle?

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It depends on the size of the property and what's around it to be worth the hassle. Is the property serviced? Does it border crown land? Is there water access to a lake or river? Before you buy anything,require certification for the water (well) and septic system and demand full disclosure,tax statements,liens,the usual stuff a lawyer is required to do with any sale. If any of it looks shady,either get it clarified in writing or,like Bushmoose said,walk away.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

It depends on the size of the property and what's around it to be worth the hassle. Is the property serviced? Does it border crown land? Is there water access to a lake or river? Before you buy anything,require certification for the water (well) and septic system and demand full disclosure,tax statements,liens,the usual stuff a lawyer is required to do with any sale. If any of it looks shady,either get it clarified in writing or,like Bushmoose said,walk away.

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yeah, im gunna see if he entertains the lowball then ill get my lawyer to go through it.

it is off a year maintained road access to lake and river and abuts thousands of acres of crown land. the only issue is as i said the building issues. thats the only reason why im still even thinking about this place. ive been looking for land for years. the problems always been either to much money for garbage land. or land that is never maintained OR swamps and wetland crap for a heap of money that isnt justifiable in my eyes.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

yeah, im gunna see if he entertains the lowball then ill get my lawyer to go through it.

it is off a year maintained road access to lake and river and abuts thousands of acres of crown land. the only issue is as i said the building issues. thats the only reason why im still even thinking about this place. ive been looking for land for years. the problems always been either to much money for garbage land. or land that is never maintained OR swamps and wetland crap for a heap of money that isnt justifiable in my eyes.

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Abutting crown land with water access at a decent price makes that property worth GOLD,even without a cabin. Take a very close look and don't discount anything. Just be sure to do your due diligence. I know people that would give their left testicle for a chance like that. Say very little further to the municipality. Those "local" folks can bury you with bullshyte. Let your lawyer work it out.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Abutting crown land with water access at a decent price makes that property worth GOLD,even without a cabin. Take a very close look and don't discount anything. Just be sure to do your due diligence. I know people that would give their left testicle for a chance like that. Say very little further to the municipality. Those "local" folks can bury you with bullshyte. Let your lawyer work it out.

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hhahah why do you think i havent said what township ;)

Not having a Permit for your property is considered existing. Heck they cannot even find a permit for my electrical. It's EXISTING. My house was built in 1973 my previous hose was considered over 100 years, neighbor remembered it being installed when he was a kid about 50 years ago again no permits. In a rural setting or in thew booneys you will rarely have a permit unless it's new. But do get a lawyer at most probably 200 grand I think my last cost me 1500 in 2006.