What can I do if a developer is buidling a fence that blocks my garage?

Question

In short, we are in need of a curb and public alley at the 224 S. Oakley. Marc Dayan and Michael Katz (the new developers) have begun building a fence for his property, a fence that the city has requested that he build. This fence, essentially locking us out of our garages. The fence will be complete this week.

When this particular development was originally planned it called for a "Public Alley" to be constructed between our unit and the land the that developers purchased. These Public Alleys are noted on the Survey, they are in fact non-existent and for some reason where never constructed. Per the developer the curb cut and alley are not his responsibility, but the City's. Per the adlerman's office, it is the responsibility of the new developer. Please help, I am growing frustrated about what options we have as good, tax paying citizens of the 2nd ward.

Answer 1

Get everything documented in writing and a timeline of who you talked to about what and what they said.



Find out who was supposed to build the alley because even if the developer said it wasn't his responsibility it may be now since an old developer didn't do it.



Get the alderman to put it in writing that it is the developers responsibility to build the alleyway and furnish the curb cut.



nyb

Answer 2

Obviously this is Chicago. I would go back to your alderman and tell him that you need something in writing from him stating that it is the developer's responsibility for the alley. If the developer still gives you a hard time after reviewing the letter from the alderman, hire an attorney and threaten to sue them both.

Answer 3

You need to get the city to request the new developers' presence in a hearing in regards to this 'HE SAY--SHE SAY" back and forth talking that is going on. You don't deserve to have your access to your garage denied by the developers' fence, by any means. Seems like the city would have the power to request a meeting of all parties to resolve this matter. Good luck.