“At this stage I am still keen to reach an amicable solution as I cannot see how court action would benefit anyone… ” — Kentstreet, says above.
The trouble is, so many these days rely on the unwillingness of others, be they Owners Corporations or other individuals, to take the 'court action' required to set things right.
Admirable of you Kentstreet, but I reckon you should 'go them' with advice from legal experts asap and you'll get costs too.