Building permits.

Practice point: A permit which is issued in contravention of zoning laws is invalid.

Student note:  Where the permit is issued either because of the applicant’s misrepresentation or the municipality’s mistake, it can be revoked.

Case: Wappingers Falls v. Tomlins, NY Slip Op 06259 (2d Dept. 2011).

Here is the decision.

Listen here.

Tomorrow’s issue:  Easements by prescription.