There are so many issues to be considered in your post raraku, it’s difficult to decide where to start from. The first thing I would do is check my SP’s insurance policy. It probably, very likely in fact, has a provision to allow you to move into rented premises, while the unit is inspected & repaired. This provision would include moving expenses in both directions. It should also pay not just for the carpet, but any contents damaged as a result. There is probably a lot of mould inside the walls, which will eventually make its way into the unit, creating a severe health hazard, if it hasn’t done so already. The pre-purchase searches for the unit should have turned up its repair history. Since it obviously wasn’t the case, both the strata manager & your solicitor should be asked (in writing) why was the information not sought by the latter or provided by the former. The prevailing mindset at your SP appears to be that of running a chook raffle, rather than a business. Put everything in writing from now on, preferably delivered by registered post. I hope my contribution helps to some extent. I know the gurus of this forum are very knowledgeable & helpful & will add their own detailed advice in a matter of hours. Good luck raraku, you’ll need plenty of it.