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Dear Flat Chatters

My first post! 

Currently I am a member of an EC of a medium sized strata complex (less than 100 lots).  The apartments were built in the 70’s.  Recently we are discovering that at the time of construction the window flashings were installed incorrectly, allowing water to find its way between the outer and inner skin of brick work over the last 40 years.  Flooding has never been reported.  However, over time, water seepage has affected our concrete slabs on the most weather effected side of the building.

My question is, if common property work needs to be conducted in units, who pays for de-fitting fixtures and fittings, and re-installing these fixtures once the concrete repairs have been completed?

I have checked with the Department of Lands as to the definition of common property for our strata plan, which excludes fixtures and fittings.  My concern is, that if the OC remove 40 plus year old kitchen cabinets to access the slab, the cabinets are likely to fall apart and then cannot be re-installed.  Are the OC up for new kitchen cabinets, or should the owner engage contractors to remove the cabinets and re-install after common property work is complete and therefore be responsible for any damage that may occur?

I look forward to learning of your thoughts.

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