A Quebec superior court judge says a mansion in Gatineau, Que., must be demolished because it violates the city's zoning bylaws. In his decision the judge stated the city, in wanting to protect itself and fix its employee's error, had completely concealed the damage the homeowner and his neighbours suffered. It was very long, very difficult," Sébastien Gélineau told Radio-Canada, adding one of the neighbours died in the years it took to move through the courts. In his decision the judge pointed out the city, which had asked the court not to demolish the home, offered no alternative solutions. He told Radio-Canada his relationship with neighbours is strained, his home has lost value, and he can no longer enjoy the house of his dreams he built years ago.

Source: CBC News July 21, 2021 16:18 UTC