Finally the section 20 major works have now come to an end. All notices were served correctly along with consultation.
However I noticed certain works were not carried out or they were done to a lesser standard than the specification of works. Thus I questioned the managing agents if all the works had been carried out as per the schedule.
Managing agents response was " As far as I am aware the works have been carried out in accordance with the consultation notices that were served upon each leaseholder. Please confirm why you think otherwise? "
The above response was in my view was fishing to see what I new or had observed.
I responded with an example of where savings had been made i.e windows priced to have the paint burned of but were instead just sanded then painted.
Through out the works I noted a number of short cuts the contractor had taken. Not necessarily detrimental to the project how ever a considerable financial saving.
I also asked why we were paying a surveyor 7k as surly it was his job to monitor the job & record the savings.
The managing agents response was " I am certain windows had the paint burnt off ( where required ) and others where it was deemed that sanding and painting would suffice . Upon speaking with the building surveyors on this point they confirmed that where savings were made they were applied to other areas of the job where further work was required ."
This is a blatant lie as I photographed the work on the windows as it progressed.
Any way these are my questions.
Can saving be applied to other areas of the project ? Given that every part of the jobs cost was broken down in detail for the section 20 notice ?
Surly if they making changes to the works or costs are different from what the contractor quoted for, and the costs are greater than £250 per flat then they should have to reconsult the Long leaseholders ? Especially as the surveyor had a 4k contingency in the price.
I hope the above makes sense.
However I noticed certain works were not carried out or they were done to a lesser standard than the specification of works. Thus I questioned the managing agents if all the works had been carried out as per the schedule.
Managing agents response was " As far as I am aware the works have been carried out in accordance with the consultation notices that were served upon each leaseholder. Please confirm why you think otherwise? "
The above response was in my view was fishing to see what I new or had observed.
I responded with an example of where savings had been made i.e windows priced to have the paint burned of but were instead just sanded then painted.
Through out the works I noted a number of short cuts the contractor had taken. Not necessarily detrimental to the project how ever a considerable financial saving.
I also asked why we were paying a surveyor 7k as surly it was his job to monitor the job & record the savings.
The managing agents response was " I am certain windows had the paint burnt off ( where required ) and others where it was deemed that sanding and painting would suffice . Upon speaking with the building surveyors on this point they confirmed that where savings were made they were applied to other areas of the job where further work was required ."
This is a blatant lie as I photographed the work on the windows as it progressed.
Any way these are my questions.
Can saving be applied to other areas of the project ? Given that every part of the jobs cost was broken down in detail for the section 20 notice ?
Surly if they making changes to the works or costs are different from what the contractor quoted for, and the costs are greater than £250 per flat then they should have to reconsult the Long leaseholders ? Especially as the surveyor had a 4k contingency in the price.
I hope the above makes sense.
