Topic: Documentation of Renovations – FLAT CHAT

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26/05/2012 at 4:05 pm #8172 Reply | Quote
The Good Guy
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We live in a 30 year old high rise. Recently a new owner moved in and after asking the informing the owner’s corporation committeee of his plans and being told there would be no undue obstruction, he has gone ahead and put in new windows. I wrote a letter to the strata manager stating that we need documentation of these changes as in the future any claims on these changes must be met by the owners doing the renovation (or future owners). I also suggested a bylaw would be appropriate as well as council permission for these changes to protect all owners as I understand any renovation that changes the external appearance of the block must have some documentation. He has written back claiming he has approval by the strata manager. Our previous conversations with the strata manager do not confirm that and we can now no longer access him as he has been made redundant. I would like to know : Am I on the right track in requesting documentation (plans, drawings, permits etc) for these changes? What redress do owners have if the new owner is not willing to supply documentation? Should such changes require a bylaw to be made?

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