hi there
thank you for this information. I have been asking the EC both as an agenda item and through the building manager to provide the written results of two fluid samples that I was advised had been taken by the EC. This was to determine if the damage to both my cars (both written off) was via the slab above the car.
Firstly I was advised the results were attached to the Ec minutes( they were not). Then I was advised by the Secretary that he would send them to me (this has not occured.) Now they say only one sample was taken even though I was present for the second collection!
This issue has been ongoing since 2010 with the latest sample taken in mid 2012.
My second issue relates to water ingress to my property that has resulted in a less than satisfactory result where part of the courtyard was left damaged and remains damp. Despite numerous attempts to ask the EC not the pay the full amount (over $60,000) until it was fully restored they will not give me any details or speak to me directly as suggested by OFT. It is my understanding that damage that occurs during/following works must be repaired at OC cost. I have offered to meet them halfway financially to get the matter resolved Again placed on EC agenda with no effect.
It seems to me that some EC’s lose sight of owners rights and high handedly plough on making decisons with no realisation that they cannot make unilateral decisions and do so because most owners simply don’t have the strength to battle on and others just want to live without the angst.
For me I will take it to OFT and engage a solictor to represent me. Not only will it cost me but it will cost all owners to face OFT when it simply could be handled within the scheme.
I will take your advice and mention the law and making bad decisions, I can but hope!
thanks again