#24579
annk10
Flatchatter

    Hi Waldorf,

    I am wondering how did this go for you?

    I am on a ground floor unit (block of 4) and have a similar situation where the the owner of the unit directly above me is renovating and relocating his kitchen – it will end up directly above my spare bedroom (currently it is above my main bathroom).  The OC had given him permission to demolish a wall to open up his kitchen space, however the plans for relocating the kitchen were never really properly presented (included in the drawings shown but not talked about) as he claims it is an internal issue and he is not changing the plumbing.  We did not realise this new location of the kitchen until the work started.  I am talking to the SM & OC about this and so far they are on my side.  I will be engaging a strata lawyer at my own cost.  How do I convince the OC to hire a lawyer?  Can the EC reverse its approval?  The renovating owner has already threatened me with financial repercussions (i.e. pay his costs) if I take the matter further.

    Another issue is that our strata also has by bylaws for floor coverings to meet an acoustic rating (basically carpet with insulation) but it does not apply to kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.  Would the bylaw still apply for a relocated kitchen?   

    I am a first time home owner and have no experience in building matters and feeling out of my depth hereFrown