She is struggling to beat most cancers and in the course of the battle, the county cited her for an unlawful shed that she had purchased. Her query: can a retailer promote a shed that’s unlawful to put in? It’s Assist Me Howard with Patrick Fraser.
Watching Heather stroll is painful. Listening to the explanation why is heartbreaking
Heather Glassman: “I’m affected by the issues from the three surgical procedures that I’ve had within the 4 years plus the 20 rounds of chemo.”
And but more often than not she is upbeat due to her pals.
Heather Glassman: It’s a very nice feeling to really feel love and to know that everyone desires to be with you on a regular basis.”
Most cancers is slowing her down however to distract from her ache, Heather does one thing she loves: rescuing and discovering properties for canines on the streets.
Heather Glassman: “As a result of they’re virtually higher than individuals. They love unconditionally.”
And the canines are why she purchased a shed.
Heather Glassman: “So being that I’m closely concerned in canine rescue, I’ve crates, I’ve kennels.”
Heather paid $800 for the shed, $700 to pour a concrete slab and bolt it down. Miami-Dade County got here alongside and mentioned ‘Take it down.’
Heather Glassman: “I get this discover that the shed is now not, is just not permitted in Dade County in any respect.”
Heather was shocked as a result of as we drove round an identical county neighborhood inside a number of blocks, we noticed a dozen sheds in backyards.
Right here they’ve two within the entrance yard. That is Heather’s shed. The property behind her has a shed. However Heather’s has to go.
Heather Glassman: “And this simply doesn’t make sense and it simply doesn’t appear truthful.”
Heather says she contacted the county from her hospital room after a surgical procedure.
Heather Glassman: “The county is just not simple. They don’t work with you. They don’t actually show you how to.”
She additionally contacted Residence Depot the place she purchased the shed.
Heather Glassman: “Why would you not disclose your clients that you simply’re promoting a product that isn’t permissible within the county in any respect?”
Battling the consequences of most cancers, unable to work and struggling to pay her payments. Now coping with this shed.
Heather Glassman: “Draining, saddening, burdening.”
Howard, is there a authorized approach out of this?
Howard Finkelstein: “On this case, no. The county has their guidelines and may implement them and a retailer doesn’t should inform you if a shed is authorized in your metropolis or county. However ask them. In the event that they mislead you, you will get your a refund.”
After we contacted Miami-Dade County, they have been good sufficient to present Heather a two-month extension to resolve the shed problem, however the county instructed us the shed nonetheless needs to be eliminated.
A spokesperson wrote: “Since Miami-Dade is taken into account a high-velocity hurricane zone, the constructing code requires that constructing supplies bear an approval course of —- to keep away from these constructions from turning into dangerous flying particles and projectiles.”
I contacted Residence Depot.
A spokesperson wrote: “I’m sorry she’s having this problem. It’s suggested clients verify native metropolis or county permits and zoning necessities earlier than shopping for a shed.”
Heather Glassman: “Within the excellent world, I’d have someone that desires to purchase it.”
If Heather can’t promote it, a buddy simply instructed her he would pay his staff to take it away and retailer it. One much less burden—however as she recovers from most cancers—one other huge drawback stays: simply getting by.
Heather Glassman: “As a result of I’ve most cancers and I’m not having the ability to work a daily job. It’s put me out. So the GoFundMe helps to subsidize my dwelling proper now.”
And Heather simply came upon the chemo has weakened her bones. She mentioned she now has 4 fractures.
For those who may help Heather a bit of bit, the hyperlink to her GoFundMe web page is right here.
Additionally there, Miami-Dade County despatched us hyperlinks to indicate the merchandise accredited within the county and a hyperlink so that you can get assist with the allowing course of. Test it out earlier than you spend your hard-earned cash.
Battling an issue that’s sickened you? Able to shed it? Allow us that can assist you construct an answer. With this assist me Howard, I’m Patrick Fraser 7News.
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