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Can anyone offer specific procedures for how their upscale or luxury buildings handle the shareholder renovation process. We require proposals in writing but as of late are hearing about renovations that haven't been preapproved. How do you handle this in your buildings so as to make sure the necessary permits are applied for, that work is done properly. Who is inspects the work as it is in progress to make sure nothing is being done without approval? We are in the process of redoing our plumbing and need access to all the chases in each unit, some units have built-ins that must be removed and the owners are upset that we need access. Do buildings have special rules for what can be placed where with regard to chases and who is responsible should something need special attention to remove to allow access. Any input would be appreciated!
Join the Conversation Comments (1)Thanks, Frank, this is helpful esp noting if the work was submitted to the building architect or engineer. If the original work was approved with regard to allowing the built-ins, and not shown to an engineer or architect, then the shareholder might not be responsible for work if the building allowed the placement in this location. We also have a shareholder who wallpapered their unit and the paper is no longer available and his chase must be opened. If we have to hire some kind of professional to do this specific work, would the building or shareholder have to pay for this kind of specific person to handle working with wallpaper? so much to consider and this has never been dealt with before. Thoughts?
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We have protocols. People must contact Board/management with renovation plans. Depending on the scope board might require shareholder to pay for the building's architect to review plans and to do an onsite visit (make sure work follows submitted plans). All fees involved are charged to shareholder.
For smaller projects or "maintenance" projects just letting the board/management know is sufficient. Our super might be used in that case to do site inspection.
If built ins have to be removed for building project I believe the shareholder is responsible. But, I would check with PL or building's lawyer.
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