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Hello
Hoping someone can give me some advice. I think I have a claim under Common Law but would appreciate some thoughts.
Strata struck a levy for major remedial works to the entire building. My portion was $61,158!
I informed my tenant of the remedial works 2 months out, they had no questions.
Unfortunately my tenant spoke to other people in the block who told them horror stories about the works which was not true. My tenant gave me notice to vacate and vacated a couple of days out from the date of work commencement. Now I have no tenant.
Strata had signed the contracts for the work over two weeks out before the date of commencement but not thought it important to send a letter to all owners and tenants informing them of what would happen during the remedial works.
Strata sent a letter informing of the major works less than a week out from the commencement date. Obviously too late to save my tenant. Works are expected to be for 4 months ending November 2013.
It is a nice apartment but I doubt I will be able to find a new tenant whilst the works are going on or if I do, it will have to be at a discount rate, my concern is the type of tenant I will get for such a low rent.
Can I claim loss of rent for 4 months from the Owners Corporation? What are the rules around notifying tenants and owners of such major capital works?
Thanks in advance for your comment and help.
SmileyHouse
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