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Think about it this way – if this was a stand-alone house, you’d be dealing directly with the builder and any costs would be borne by yourself or the builder. If your neighbour was doing disruptive work, you’d have Buckley’s chance of getting compensation for a disgruntled tenant.
if you think the strata committee bears some responsibility for the delay, then raise your issue with them and try your luck, but I don’t really see why it’s up to all your neighbours/co-owners to fund your loss of rent if they are not culpable.
My suggestion is to offer a relatively short lease (eg 6 months) at a below-market rate. These leases are often taken up by people who are renovating their own homes and need a short-term temporary home. If the lease specifies that they will be subject to renovation disruption during their tenancy, in return for a below-market rent, then you have less chance that they’ll try for more compensation. Plus they only have to put up with it for a short time. You could also say that if it’s unbearable, they can break their lease with none of the usual penalties.
remember, YOU get to choose who rents your place. So choose someone who seems to understand the situation.