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ESB I wonder why the downstairs neighbor didn’t approach the previous owner with the problem. Like Jimmy said when you buy into strata it comes with everything including problems. As for the “keeping in line with current floor standards” what exactly are those standards. We have a special by-law with that states: “The L’nT,w of the floor of a lot must be 50 or less (other than in an area that is a kitchen, laundry, lavatory or bathroom)”
That limit does not provide much cover. But it really depends on who is doing the walking. Some people are really heavy on their feet. Since they say you are very quiet you may be able to convince them to wait and see how it goes. The fact that your other neighbor’s rectification work didn’t work may also help to convince them. As for tenants, if that’s what you plan, my view is that bedrooms should be carpeted but I have the reverse problem.
It sounds like one should knock on the door of the downstairs unit and ask if there are any problems with the flooring above.