A judge has ruled that a $3million luxury home in Quebec, Canada, built less than ten years ago must be demolished - and the local city will need to pay for it. The ruling is the latest in a roughly eight-year legal saga that began when the home was built too close to the street, violating local zoning laws in the city of Gatineau. The judge's decision overrules an exemption the city gave the homeowner in a bid to keep the mansion as-is. Homes must be built at least 51 feet away from the street, according to local bylaws. Deniel's ruling override's Gatineau's exemption, and says there was likely little choice except for it to be torn down.

Source: Daily Mail July 25, 2021 14:55 UTC