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Originally Posted by winson604
Now that I've been in for about 4 months and also on Strata there are definitely issues with the developer. Now I have zero other experiences so I can't say for sure this wouldn't have happened if the developer were White or other. With that said, definitely a bunch of stuff they cheaped out on or didn't even do at all i.e. install peep holes for example. Unfortunately, not doing something is not considered a deficiency and unless it's a safety thing the only way to chase is to sue which may not be worth it. Still, no regrets for me despite all of it. We were able to keep our address in Vancouver, sandwiched right between both my parents and wife's (we have a kid so this is key), sq footage, price, distance from work etc
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In my experience, all the developers that I've had direct or indirect experience with always have deficiencies in the brand new buildings they build, and they always cheap out on stuff one way or another. Some are better than others in addressing them, but they all generally try to avoid bearing any responsibilities.
Remediating all those deficiencies could take anything between persistent calling with a well-presented list of problems / reasons why it is a developer issue, to external engineering reports that pin the responsibility back on the developer, to some sort of legal documents threatening to sue, to actually suing them. Having lived through that bullshxt before, I really wouldn't want to go through it again. It is such a drain on, and infuriating for the home owners and the strata council because you know it is supposed to be the developer's responsibility, but in many cases, they just keep trying to evade that responsibility until you try to sue instead of doing the right thing right from the start.
I'd much rather buy something that is over 2 yrs old so that all the deficiencies have already been taken care of, or if the problem will not be fixed by the developer, at least I know a good strata council can proceed to hire a capable company that will fix it right in a timely manner.