Colford v. Kiso

October 26, 1954, Kenneth W. Colford purchased from E. F. Kiso and wife a multiple-family residence which had previously been so converted from a single-family dwelling. Shortly after Colford took possession, he was notified by authorities of the city of Seattle that the premises did not have a multiple-family building permit, and was directed to comply with the ordinance, if its use as a multiple-family unit was to be continued. After Coif ord’s demand and Kiso’s refusal to alter the building to comply with the city ordinance, Colford caused the alterations to be made and brought this action…