Hello Panda,
Submitted by Italian Dream House on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 09:12In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hello Panda,
there wouldn't be any problem if you used it yourself but, since it's inagibile (= you cannot live there) in case you rented it, the insurance wouldn't cover any damage to the people inside.
Also, the moment you decide to re-sell, the attic would not count as usable surface, since that's something you cannot legally fix. If the Notary knew about it, he could even refuse to sign the contract, since they're now obliged to check that everything being sold is in accordance with the laws and has proper permission.
It's a very common situation but it's necessary to know all implications.
Best,
Elisabetta