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I think that in general, it would be a good idea to let the management know what you’re intending to do so that they can give you the green light. But at the end of the day, what they’re the most concerned about is other people complaining about noise and pollution, so make sure that whatever you’re bringing in like the moving boxes of tiles and all the items that you’re clearing out like the pulled-up carpet are dealt with appropriately. Best to keep on the good side of everyone so they’ll let you go ahead with what you want to do…
What I really think should be implemented if it hasn’t already is clearance of moving boxes from common areas. Especially when new people move into the area. I’m pretty sure that it’s a major fire hazard and also that it’s an inconvenience to new neighbours. At the end of the day I think it’s good that at least strata laws are revised on a regular basis – all in the good interest of the residents anyway right?
I hope you get the problem fixed soon. It’s not a joke to have to worry about settling all these issues while trying to negotiate who should take responsibility for all of it at the same time. Try your best to get whatever discussions you can out of the moving boxes they probably have stashes somewhere and take it from there. Hopefully the history of things will help to make things clearer.. Good luck!
Seems like a tricky situation actually! But as I’m not really qualified, my 2 cents worth is that you should be able to remove it on your own and trash the thing, or at the very least pack it into a moving box and put it somewhere out of sight. I don’t think you need to have the estate agents come by to do that for you right?
Not this is personal opinion, but I think that it’s so much more satisfying to own then it is to rent. Of course others may enjoy the thrill of packing and putting things into moving boxes and a new view or location every few years, but there’s just something to be said about owning the space where you store your things and the certainty of a roof over your head. At the end of the day, with interest rates not showing any signs of coming down, I’d rather be putting my money into a mortgage payment then to rental payments!
Beth, really sorry to hear about the predicament your block is facing. Sometimes it’s just a matter of having people be considerate and aware of how they are affecting others around them and I can totally understand why you’re so frustrated! I mean, how difficult could it be to properly arrange your items within some moving boxes and have them stacked neatly and out of everybody’s way. There should be a higher governance of it, so hope the building management was able to work something out for you!
I think the same rules shall apply regardless of whether it is a residential property or a commercial property. You have to see the source of the issue. If the works performed by another party which eventually lead to problems, then that particular party should be made liable. If those previous works they did still work fine and do not raise any concerns, then they should be safe from charges.