KlausMichel
2013-03-14 18:04:48
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Hello dear forum members,
I have purchased a condominium from a large developer and am only involved as a member of the owners' committee with the acceptance of the common property. I would like to gather the broad opinion of the forum on a disputed point here. The elevator cabin is scratched relatively high up on the back side (see attached photos) - clearly visible to all users of the elevator. This happened during the construction phase and was recorded as a defect in the acceptance protocols.
Replacing the affected panel would cost 2000 EUR. After prolonged negotiations with significantly lower reduction offers, the developer has offered us the installation of an additional mirror (to cover the scratches) or alternatively a 1000 EUR credit.
In my opinion, the developer should actually be obliged to replace the panel here, as I consider this to be a visually relevant defect in a very representative place of the building, and I have little desire to accept such a deal.
Are there any assessments in the forum as to whether I have to be satisfied with such a defect offer or whether one can in good conscience insist on the replacement of the panel?
Thank you and best regards, Klaus Michel
I have purchased a condominium from a large developer and am only involved as a member of the owners' committee with the acceptance of the common property. I would like to gather the broad opinion of the forum on a disputed point here. The elevator cabin is scratched relatively high up on the back side (see attached photos) - clearly visible to all users of the elevator. This happened during the construction phase and was recorded as a defect in the acceptance protocols.
Replacing the affected panel would cost 2000 EUR. After prolonged negotiations with significantly lower reduction offers, the developer has offered us the installation of an additional mirror (to cover the scratches) or alternatively a 1000 EUR credit.
In my opinion, the developer should actually be obliged to replace the panel here, as I consider this to be a visually relevant defect in a very representative place of the building, and I have little desire to accept such a deal.
Are there any assessments in the forum as to whether I have to be satisfied with such a defect offer or whether one can in good conscience insist on the replacement of the panel?
Thank you and best regards, Klaus Michel