Oakland, CA asked in Civil Litigation for California

Q: filed complains planning- building re: architect next door preventing my access to the side of my house. Last 3yrs.

This is a fire harasser, she put a tankless water heater in 2 ft setback between us. My other neighbor had fire 12-25-14 it came through my bedroom window a legitimate accident.

These old houses setback are approx 4ft.

code is 6ft now if new or reconstructed.

Architect is new!

There's a newly attached bathroom without permit preventing any access

City finally violated for electrical, and plumbing etc. but haven't enforced it.

She also had per-1978 paint removal of her 1908 house no protection for me,

my car paint oxidation, and peeling

Have filed complain 9/18.

City/Alameda County

Can I sue for damage?

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George W. Wolff
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George W. Wolff
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A: You might be able to file an action to enforce the City codes but first make sure there is really a violation

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