Following on from this question, and I understand the issues, what is the position that after an owner departs it is discovered that they have carried out an illegal renovation. For example top floor apartment and skylight installed. The Owners’ Corporation were unaware of the work and the new owner simply accepts it as it is. If there was a later issue, eg water leaks through the roof resulting from the renovation, I would think that the OC would have to accept responsibilty for any repair. After all the new owner did not do it and was unaware that it was illegal. The former owner has gone and it would be difficult to sue them.
Any thoughts?