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Hi again everyone...I get such great answers to my questions each time I submit. So, here's another one.
In short, we have three units where owners (not being aware of the laws and not having read the prospectus or plans) actually illegally converted their cellars. Our engineer drafted a terrific letter that we are going to circulate to the entire complex that speaks to theses sorts of violations in general.
We understand as a board that we can ask the unit owners to either legalize, if possible, part of what they have done or to take apart what cannot be legalized. However, we are not sure we can actually enforce this -- and if we do, how do we go about that task? Also, we learned that despite this being the work of the owner, the entire building could get fined if these violations are discovered. And, if that is the case, can we pass those fines onto the owner who did the work and how do we do that legally? Thank you, as always.
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Did the owners seek permission before they made those modifications ?
If the board granted permission, the building will have to cover the expense.
I believe you can not pass the fine to the owner, because most buildings own the cellars ( or basement ) and are fully responsible in case of a violation.
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