Topic: Freedom of information for chairman’s opportunistic renovations? – FLAT CHAT

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15/08/2017 at 11:42 am #11289 Reply | Quote
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Our newly-installed Strata Committee Chairman, who’s a bit savvy and flash, has had a water leak in his apartment’s kitchen which is an insurance claim according to the grapevine. It’s unfortunate if true. But now the kitchen’s been ripped out; the bathroom and all the carpets too. To an observer it looks like a full blown renovation.

It’s a 60s / 70s block and there are occasional leaks and other issues however this smells a bit.

There have been no Strata Committee meetings since the AGM in mid May, so no agendas or minutes. We have a by-law requiring every renovation to be approved and registered in the Owners Corporation files and notice to other residents of noisy building work.

Can someone tell me what are owners allowed to ask and be told about renovations in neighbouring units, generally speaking. Also what do we do if we smell a rat? All powers here are deligated to our (not very helpful) Strata Manager who is also appointed actual OC Secretary.

(Maybe this question should be in Talkin’ ‘Bout a Renovation?)
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