Grandfather Law

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I have a piece of property in San Jose, CA that has an inlaw unit converted from a detached garage by the previous owner w/out a permit about 30 years ago.  The property locates on a muti unit residentail zoning area.  I want to know if it's protected by the grandfather law that it became legal after many years.  If not, how do I make it into a legal unit.   
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I just looked at a property with the same problem. Each county may have different ways of looking at this situation, so check with the zoning department before you take my word for this.

If you tear the garage down, you are not privileged to the grandfather rule, so the trick will be to expand it or build up or into the space allowed surrounding it. Good Luck.
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they have a website and the info may be on there. best of luck
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Because counties vary you will want to check with your county planning and zoning departments they should be able to help you or refer you to the department in your county that will help you.
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