Re: Do I need OC approval to install a toilet that affects NO common property?
Can you explain how it is that both a water supply and sewerage line are in the air space of your garage, and how the sewerage line services only your…
Re: Overhanging Tree in Common Area
This is the only major tree within the common area, I have 2 large trees in my yard which I maintain. Other units have their own trees (in my years here never seen any…
Major renovations done without registration of a Bylaw. Who is responsible for remedial work?
I would like some help regarding who is responsible for fixing problems with water penetration resulting from major renovations of a penthouse in a small building of less than 10…
Re: Short shrift for airheads
How interesting this all is. Quote: “I find this is just another example of money and power being concentrated in the hands of the few. Why shouldn’t individuals make some…
Defect deadline warning at Flat Chat Live
Executive committees in some new buildings have just four weeks to make a claim for defect rectification or they could miss out completely, according to panelists at last week’s Flat…
Re: BUILDING PRIOR TO 1974
sassa – your problem is quite complex as it appears that neither your Owners Corporation (O/C) nor you has as yet accurately determined the means by which water enters the…
Re: rails on old building
On an analogous topic our insurer said they only required us to maintain our property to the standards that applied at the time of construction, but any replacements must comply…
Re: rails on old building
PeterC is correct, the most important question that our EC had to ask was: If there is an accident involving the railings and someone sues us will the insurance company…
Re: Attic Space
This is not legal advice, but we have had a similar issue, and this is the way it works. If an owners corporation becomes aware that an owner is using…
Re: Neighbour’s leaking shower…..faulty repair?…..who pays?
Further to my previous post on this matter it would be useful to know the following:- 1. When was the building built? If construction was completed less than 7 years* prior…
Re: Neighbour’s leaking shower…..faulty repair?…..who pays?
Who authorized the repairs and instructed the plumber? Any spending needs to be authorized by a vote of the EC at the very least. If the leak was caused by…
Re: Wild Birds: Pets or pests?
A good thing to be aware of is that wild birds are regarded as vermin on your insurance policy, and any damage done by them is not recoverable.