[watcherman]

If the walls are adjacent to the bathroom then most probably a failed membrane which is a strata responsibility but you would be liable for the internal wall component of the repair. Suggest you ask strata to organize for a plumber to pressure test the pipes to verify. Also be aware that the leak could be damaging the property underneath.

[watcherman]

The lot owner shouldn’t be renovating a bathroom without a Bylaw in place ( because it’s a major renovation involving CP ) which  makes them responsible for the ongoing maintenance re grout, tiles & membranes.

The Fair Trading verdict isn’t applicable in this situation because the fact that the bathroom is being renovated takes precedent. Otherwise it is relevant.

The function of grout is not to prevent water leakage, this is the purpose of a waterproof membrane which is installed underneath the tiles

[watcherman]

Sorry, but to be contrary;

Refer to Strata Regulations – Election to Strata Committee 9 (2) & 9 (3)  

States nominations before numbers

Otherwise if numbers are determined before nominations it restricts who gets on the SC.

This ploy is used by Strata Managers to control the number of members

[watcherman]

I would interpret this as the primary garage roller door which provides access to the underground car parking or similar. What may of happened is that the roller door was damaged by a vehicle which rendered it inoperatable (the door that is) and had to be replaced asap to preserve security and in that instance the fact that they were unable to source same as original became a minor concern ?

[watcherman]

To make a special by-law for (a) bathroom renovations and (b) to install air conditioning units,

in other words a “combination” by-law for both

PS I’m also of the understanding that the air conditioning is regarded as a minor renovation and shouldn’t require a by-law even though common property wall or roof penetrations would be involved

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