In all cases, the individual policy should be read to determine precise coverage. Time limitations are different for the municipality, the warranty provider and the professionals and constructors who performed the work. It would be wise for the strata corporation to engage a lawyer early in the repair project to gather evidence and make the necessary notifications within the time limitations. The strata corporation needs a lawyer who practices construction litigation and has a good working knowledge of the Condominium Act . Additionally, the lawyer should have previous experience working with major repair projects and warranty issues.
Investigation follows a series of steps.
It will start with a visual inspection, a review of the maintenance history and owners' reported problems. Non-destructive testing will be done, typically using moisture meters. Depending on what is found, some amount of destructive testing will be done, which involves removing areas of the cladding to see what is happening underneath. The professional should be a building envelope professional. Once a short list has been created, interview to determine their experience and success with major repairs for strata corporations.