#56373
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    There are three basic elements in the transmission of noise from floor to ceiling.  One is the construction of the floor – the thickness and density of the slab – then there’s the insulation above the floor and above the ceiling, then there’s the behaviour of the people in the upper apartment.

    The density and construction of the slab is often overlooked but it can explain why apartments within the same blocks – let alone different buildings –  can differ wildly.

    Your strongest case in this is probably that the builder has sold apartments on one basis than decided not to provide the build to the specifications promised.

    You best tactic, if you get nowhere with Fair Trading or the Building Commissioner, may be to expose them in the media (who right now love stories about dodgy developers and apartment owners who have been ripped off).

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.