Topic: Are there limits to what is a reasonalble standard in common areas? – FLAT CHAT

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07/08/2013 at 4:11 pm #8971 Reply | Quote
Dudley
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I have a situation, which I’m sure has been experienced by others, which is causing me concern.

I am an owner of a terrace style 2 story town house in a strata plan of 4 residences. As I understand the strata rules the ceiling in the top floors is common property. Our town houses, which are full brick and tile construction, circa 18 years old have the minor wall and ceiling cracks that all residences have as a result of movement.

My questions concern what is owner responsibility, what is “fair wear and tear’, is it a responsibility of the strata plan to rectify what is in fact a cosmentic detail? I believe that one owner in our strata plan is attempting to use the plan to establish a standard far beyond what is reasonable. Is there an established guide or some way I can determine if I or the other owner is being unreasonable? The potential cost for the latest “complaint/request”, when added to previous repairs is, getting very expensive.
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