Renovation nightmare

Also, the management company was to give approval to start the job only once the proper permits were pulled/filled. According to them... Oops, the job shouldn't have been given the go ahead; new office staff made error. Is there any recourse against them, the management company?

Did they never pull a plumber permit? If they did you should be able to see it from the DOB site.

No permits were pulled, pending or in process. This is why I am questioning if the management company has any liability. They approved the job to start without the permits. It was my understanding that no work would begin unless all was in order.

I have a good construction attorney that has worked for both contractors and owners, Email me at primerenovations@mac.com
Sorry you are going through this.

Apt55,

How do you know everything is not up to code? I would have 2 licensed electricians and 2 licensed plumbers come in and see what they say

Apt55, The management company is not responsible to individual share holders for the work done inside their apartment. I am not a lawyer but it seems that they can sue you on behalf of the building for not getting appropriate contractor and architect. In addition, check your alteration agreement with the building.

Also, building may be able to sue the managing agent for not ensuring that building systems were not protected if there are any damages to common elements. Wondering what the lawyers on this board think?

The electric is visible, so contractors were able to see the problems. The plumbing is not known, therefore all will have to be removed tiles, etc to inspect and sign -off. If all is okay my cost will be somewhat reduced but will still need to put it back together.

Primer - sent you an email. please send info you have for the construction attorney. Thanks

Will send today

Primer - Thanks for the number. Hopefully there will be a resolution. I'll contact you about a "new" reno if this current one ever gets resolved

Hope it all works out

Hi apt55, I'm sorry to read this, am in similar situation myself with a botched renov and contractor damage in mid-five figures. I'm also writing an article about this process and would love to speak with you about your experience. If you're willing, please write at rbullock@gmail.com