Abandoned or suspended construction

Summary:

When construction on a residential structure fails inspection and the contractor chooses to walk away from the job, what action can the City take to have the structure either (1) removed, or (2) brought up to code and is the action against the contractor who pulled the permit and/or the property owner for which the contractor is employed?

Author: Broughton, Jeff

Media Type: General

Main Attachment(s):

Oak Hill, abandoned or suspended construction.pdf (71.89 KB)

Reference Attachment(s):

Ordinance, Administrative hearing officer (AHO), Knoxville (2).docx (24.34 KB)

Ordinance, slum clearance, Forest Hills (2).docx (46.33 KB)

Subject(s):

Construction--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Contractors--Laws and regulations
Building permits
Building codes--Laws and regulations

Current Availability: Public

Last Reviewed: 04/21/2020

Created: 12/20/2013