Read the deadlines
Notices usually set a period for response or compliance. Note the dates and the specific contravention described.
Understand your options
Depending on the facts, a use or structure may be regularised through an application, modified, or discontinued. The right option depends on the zoning, title and approved plans.
Get advice early
Share the notice with a planner promptly. Where criminal proceedings or litigation are involved, also consult an attorney.
General information only, not legal advice. Requirements differ between municipalities.