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Hi, long time reader of this forum, but first post.
I purchased a 2 storey townhouse in Liverpool NSW in November last year as an investment. It was bull in 1985.
It turns out that one landlord owns 7 out of 14 lots, and believes the OC should be paying for all his renovations.
A EGM was called to discuss the upwards of 20k work he wants approved to his townhouse. The upstairs bathroom (including shower) are leaking badly downstairs and have destroyed the lower ceiling. Our Insurance is “only” covering some of it.
My questions are as follows:
We have proof that the tenants reported this to their realestate agent, (therefore the owners?) over 2 years ago, which has caused the damage to become far greater. Does this limit liability of the OC, due to it not being reported to the Strata until very recently? Why should our insurance even pay for this?
They have asked for and provided quotes for a full bathroom renovation including new vanity, all new tiles (wall and floor), toilet and shower screen. Surely these items can be reused? Is this reasonable?
As he owns 7 out of 14 lots, will his vote alone pass the motion?
Is the OC really responsible for all tiles? Note that all tiles on the walls are though to external walls. Tiles off the floor have broken away.
The shower was repaired in 2009, as we have reason to believe the owner knew it was leaking again in 2012, should this not of been covered by insurance of the repairer at the time?
The quote includes water proofing the whole bathroom floor, it appears the whole floor was never done since brand new, this has only become in issue as the tiles have broken up on top.