county inspectors used for harassment

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Ironyak, in response to your question there are a few scenarios to consider. If there is visible evidence (actual structure or construction materials visible that relate to complaint) a common practice is to get an inspection warrant if the complaint is a safety or health safety based complaint. The more common is to ask when a time would be convenient to inspect the complaint to be. If told to " bugger off", most will retreat to their office and type up an ARO (administrative restraining order) citation based on the complaint with general guidelines to avoid the $150.00 penalty for work without permit, plus double the actual permit fee, and not the associated fees when you go to obtain the permit. If no action is taken on the warning, another citation is issued at $300.00. When the fine gets to 500.00, the inspector will file a tax lien on your property taxes to get the financial end, and then will pursue thru the courts on a demolition order if needed.
Birchl, just read your post while proofing mine. Permit open, only arrive upon request, and within the time line given. If a complaint came through, they would research permit activity to close the complaint, not arrive unexpectedly, then inform you of complaint when called for inspection, if they chose to disclose a "nosy neighbor".

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