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Hmmm, tricky situation. Is this why no one is responding?
The long term plan in place for other Lot owners is to keep patching up. I have been reading that magnasite mixed with salt and water, (as this buiding is coastal) from rain leaking through structures such as I’ve described have caused concrete cancer.
Perhaps someone could advise if the new owner is liable for possible lack of maintenace of timber of the original balcony by previous owners? For Strata Titles of 1965.
This is the key message I’m being advised to shift all responsibility to me. I might add that this perception, is not shared by builders, though this aspect is a whole other story.
Would love to hear how other people have managed this nasty situation, where the balcony wall is not common property.
Those in more protected parts of the building, are years behind in damage, and won’t support the expense for replacement of the whole or part of the building. I’m probably going to find that my replacement will only be in place for 10 years, then I’ll have to pay a levy to fund the whole builing replacing balcony walls to keep uniformity of appearance. Is there a creative solution that won’t decrease Lot values, and is win – win and effective use of resources.
That’s what’s so hypocritical, I’m expected to use materials that will last 50 years, i.e. timber, with no plan in place for other balconies. It’s silicon and patch up discussed at the AGM. Here’s hoping a bigger problem isn’t growing under the carpet!