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An update…
Tradespeople came by and fixed several of the smaller issues raised.
However, this leaves some larger matters unresolved.
Squeaking floorboards, a step down from the patio that is clearly non-compliant, and waterproofing membranes that have not been capped, which means that water can in fact get into the concrete/brickwork they are supposed to protect.
The developer says he will get the floorboards seen to. I first raised this with him over a year ago…. I’ve been polite and patient too long!
The step down he says is compliant, but so far has refused to show me what part of the National Construction Code might give him an excuse. I have provided the details of the part I believe applies…
The developer denies there’s any problem with the membrane…
My question now is that the membrane issue really applies to common property. Should I just inform the Strata Committee of the problem and put it in their lap? I don’t know how motivated they are to do anything that might cause them to actually have to confront the developer… The step down from the patio… Is that common property or is it part of the unit. I was told recently that the balconies and patios are common property, but I’ve also been told that our garden is part of our unit…?? As to the squeaky floorboards, I feel there’s a high likelihood that this will need to go to Fair Trading to get any action. What is the best way to move this forward? Suggestions? And what costs am I likely to have to wear?