Enlightenment On Illegal Structures

by Tim O’Dwyer M.A., LL.B Queensland Solicitor & Consumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au

 At last a penny has dropped in Queensland on the perennial issue of illegal structures. One enlightened local government authority has produced a brochure to alert residential sellers and buyers alike to the problems of illegal garages, carports, roofed pergolas and patios, decks, garage conversions, downstairs toilets, spas and pools – all too often added without requisite council approvals or inspections, but invariably not disclosed by sellers or real estate agents to unsuspecting buyers.

Many Sunshine State agents, of course, wouldn’t know an illegal structure if it fell on them.

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