What happens if I build without a permit?
The building committee levies a sanction charge where works were carried out without permit or start clearance, and may order rectification.
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- Source reference registered, source text not re-verified
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What the source says
- Chapter 11 section 51: a sanction charge is levied.
- Chapter 10 section 3: start clearance is required before works begin.
- Chapter 10 section 34: final clearance before the structure is used.
Source rows
- PBLSFS 2010:900 · The municipal building committee, with Boverket as central authority · Retrieved 2026-08-20
- Boverkets byggreglerBFS 2026:9 · Boverket, the Swedish National Board of Housing · Retrieved 2026-08-20
For the owner, landlord or seller
The charge applies even where a permit is later granted; apply in advance.
For the tenant, buyer or client
A buyer should check final clearance before access; it follows the property.
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