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jag said:
Hi how did you go with this issue ? I’m about to face a similar thing . My nieghbour want to relocate kitchen next to my main bedrom . I am the only one affected in this case re noise . We are about to go to a meeting . he has only supplied crude drawings and plansto fix drainage to common laundry. I think I have other owners support . Council application is required .
One owner feels why not if not affecting them??
Do I go to cttt if its passed by oc?
Thanks
There's more to this renovation than perhaps the owner realises. The OC has a responsibility to seek legal advice to get this process right. To do internal work of this nature, common property will be affected. Your neighbour will need a complete set of plans drawn up by a professional – not hand drawn sketch.
Remember the internal surfaces of floors, ceilings and external + common walls are common property. Before these can be touched, the OC needs to see a lot of paperwork from the unit owner. Plans will need to show all work to be undertaken ie. relocation of plumbing, electrical, water etc. – how and where the services will be relocated; how waste water will be pumped away; any false ceilings/walls etc. including proposed soundproofing (acoustic rated plasterboard + insulating batts for sound, acoustic material for floor etc), proof of insurance cover from the builder and all contractors. It's a long list.
My advice to the OC is to seek advice from a strata lawyer like we did. That way, everything is done correctly. The OC will need to pass an Exclusive Use By-Law attributing responsibility for future damage the renovations might cause to the unit owner.The local council will need to see all the above prior to approving a DA for the renovation.
Hope it works out.