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Off Topic => Investment & Real Estate => Topic started by: wslee on January 30, 2013, 10:22:46 AM
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Hi,
I would seek opinion on this issue,recently I received a complaint from my lower unit condo owner that water leakage affected their bathroom.
Just wondering who will bear for the cost?How long will the warranty period given to owner.
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Defect liability period normally 2 yrs
Developer bear if during this period
After that unit above bear according to strata title act
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Bathroom slab leaks usually take time to show up. Serious ones will show up during the defect liability period but some take longer.
Maybe the leak was there for some time already and the present owner just moved in and saw it? In such cases, can the developer be made liable?
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The condo already aged 5 years old,just now contractor came to check. They said it was the workmanship that caused the leakage but unfortunately it has over the warranty period of 3 years
I'm the first owner till now, didn't realise it was so bad till management received complaint from lower unit owner.
A burn in the pocket, contractor said only option available right now is to hack the whole toilet tiles and re-apply new set of water profing and tiles.
Thanks Chris and Dp
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What type of waterproofing? If it's the type where they paint something on, I'm very doubtful of the effectiveness.
You really need a good specialist to look at it. If it was poor workmanship during slab casting, and the repair is not properly done, you will have a recurring problem.
Bathroom areas are always problematic because of the drop slab and the skills of the carpenter and concreting group. I would suggest that the location of the leak be isolated, hacked to expose good concrete, cleaned and re-sealed with non-shrink grout. Then apply your waterproofing coat as per specifications. Usually another layer of cement screed will then be applied before tile works.
Good luck!
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I have had this experience...If water leaks into your unit (below). The unit above has to bear the repair cost.
If the water/drain clogged at the above unit and they need access to the unit (below) to de-clog or replace those piping, then the unit above have to bear all cost. The same goes to your own unit when and if its clogged, you pay for everything. And you need the cooperation with the unit (below) to make things good.
However, if you stay at the top most unit (meaning the roof/tile is directly above your unit, any water leakage (rain) is the concern by the maintenance office. They (MO) will repair and rectify the the issue without any cost to you.
dc
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The condo already aged 5 years old,just now contractor came to check. They said it was the workmanship that caused the leakage but unfortunately it has over the warranty period of 3 years
I'm the first owner till now, didn't realise it was so bad till management received complaint from lower unit owner.
A burn in the pocket, contractor said only option available right now is to hack the whole toilet tiles and re-apply new set of water profing and tiles.
Thanks Chris and Dp
Before going ahead to hack the bathroom tiles, you may want to check whether there's leakage in the piping or in the sewage outlets. Water-proofing systems don't normally fail suddenly.
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Have you rented this condo for next season? If not, where exactly and how much?